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The goslings and the terrier
Disaster strikes, forcing a student to make a difficult decision.
View Post108 Verses: Verses 43-46
How to think about the kindness shown by our parents and, based on that, how…
View PostIntroduction and Chenrezig sadhana
What to do during retreat. Guided Chenrezig front-generation sadhana.
View PostThe unhappy mind
Realizing the true cause of the unhappiness is our self-centered mind, cultivating inner strength to…
View PostSerenity and insight
How insight is the union of serenity and the correct view of selflessness: what serenity…
View PostDeath and impermanence
Considering the reality of death and generating the correct view of death to create clarity…
View PostHow to relate to a spiritual mentor
Recognizing our strengths and capabilities, becoming aware of our issues and challenges with authority, understanding…
View PostDharma in a consumer society
Understanding the real purpose of Dharma practice and having the discipline to practice in a…
View PostLiving a meaningful life
How to make beneficial decisions and live purposefully in a consumer society.
View PostSelflessness of phenomena
An explanation of the lack of an inherently existing "mine," and the selflessness of phenomena.…
View PostAbsorption factors and the jhanas
Entering the jhanas and how one progresses through the jhanas.
View PostCounteracting the hindrances
How we use the absorption factors when cultivating concentration and which absorption factors counteract which…
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