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The Eight Dangers

The dangers of absolutism and nihilism

The wrong views of nihilism and absolutism and how they affect our ethical conduct.

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The Eight Dangers

The thieves of wrong views

Wrong views are like thieves that steal our virtue. Not believing that our actions have…

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The Eight Dangers

Rejoicing in the happiness of others

Rejoicing in the good fortune and excellence of others relieves our minds of envy and…

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The Eight Dangers

The snake of jealousy

Unable to bear the good fortune of others, we experience jealousy, which causes pain and…

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The Eight Dangers

Cultivating respect for karma

Not having a correct understanding of cause and effect leads to ignorance that our actions…

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The Eight Dangers

The elephant of ignorance

Intoxication with sense pleasures causes us to be unaware of the results of our actions.

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The Eight Dangers

Working with the angry mind

Motivated by anger, we do many harmful actions that only bring suffering. The main cause…

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The Eight Dangers

The fire of anger

Anger arises from inappropriate attention on an object—interpreting things inaccurately and creating stories that don't…

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The Eight Dangers

Reducing arrogance, cultivating humility

Arrogance, which manifests in many ways, can become a hindrance to learning.

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

Facing decisions with courage

Advice from Geshe Sonam Rinchen on how to practice the four establishments of mindfulness.

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The Eight Dangers

The lion of pride

Pride comes from an inflated sense of selfhood, either thinking oneself superior or inferior. True…

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