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Bon - Aug 27, 2011
A bodhisattva’s determination
Sustaining joyous effort on others' behalf during challenging situations.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Summary of the Fundamental Vehicle
A summary of the grounds and paths of the Fundamental Vehicle.
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The Buddha’s advice to laypeople
The purpose of institutions and the importance of showing respect for the Buddha's teachings.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Windows of opportunity
Learning the Dharma helps set a clear motivation, helping us to see when windows of…
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Adapting monastic precepts to culture
Society has changed since the Buddha's time. Examining what precepts would have been given for…
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The view of the middle way
Middle way (or Madhyamaka) philosophy: the view of reality free from the extremes of absolutism…
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Visualizations and Brahma’s request
Practical advice on how to use visualization practices to overcome hurt, resentment, and guilt from…
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Incarcerated people 
Adjusting to change
An incarcerated person discusses the difficulties he encounters when a change of routine disrupts his…
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Anger and selflessness
Examining our speech and the way our mind proliferates. How we grasp at true existence.
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Hearer’s path and nirvana
How to contemplate the kindness of others, and the benefits of doing so. A continuation…
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Women in Buddhism: Levels of ordination
Working towards gender equality in Western Buddhism: bringing up issues respectfully.
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