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Venerable Thubten Chodron The kindness of others
Seeing kindness and repaying with a genuine wish to benefit. Give and let the giving…
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Antidotes to the afflictions
As children we were totally dependent on the kindness of others. Seeing that, we become…
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Fundamental and Universal Vehicles
The differences between the Fundamental and Universal Vehicles, and a background to the root text.
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Discussion on relationships
A look at how emotions arise from within ourselves. We are not responsible for others’…
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Meditation practice: Observing the breath
A look at what the mind is, followed by a discussion regarding how to relate…
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Introduction to monastery life
Real spiritual practice is about transforming our minds and letting the teachings influence the way…
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Tenzin Chogkyi Vinaya is the best retreat manual
A group of long-term retreatants discover that the Buddha's system of ethical conduct in the…
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Venerable Pema - Jun 18, 2011
Donning the robes
One nun's path from being a householder with interest in Buddhism, to spiritual director of…
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Advice for someone considering ordination
Venerable Chodron offers advice to an aspiring monastic who asks how to know when it's…
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A meditation for survivors of suicide
Guided meditation on how to heal from a loved one's suicide.
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Cultivating connection, compassion, and confidence i...
Thoughts for survivors of a loved one's suicide.
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Healing after suicide
Reflections on sharing the pain of survivors of a loved one's suicide at the 18th…
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