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Venerable Thubten Chodron Death and impermanence
Considering the reality of death and generating the correct view of death to create clarity…
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How to relate to a spiritual mentor
Recognizing our strengths and capabilities, becoming aware of our issues and challenges with authority, understanding…
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Dharma in a consumer society
Understanding the real purpose of Dharma practice and having the discipline to practice in a…
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Living a meaningful life
How to make beneficial decisions and live purposefully in a consumer society.
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Selflessness of phenomena
An explanation of the lack of an inherently existing "mine," and the selflessness of phenomena.…
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Absorption factors and the jhanas
Entering the jhanas and how one progresses through the jhanas.
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Counteracting the hindrances
How we use the absorption factors when cultivating concentration and which absorption factors counteract which…
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Patience in developing serenity
How we cultivate the absorption factors along with cultivating serenity and the importance of patience…
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The source of happiness and misery
How to apply the teachings to our lives in a practical way.
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Five absorptions factors in brief
A brief description of each of the five absorption factors. How the pleasure we get…
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Incarcerated people 
Concentration and the five absorption factors
A brief description of serenity and the levels of concentration and how they relate to…
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