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Three gosslings sitting together.
On Impermanence

The goslings and the terrier

Disaster strikes, forcing a student to make a difficult decision.

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 43-46

How to think about the kindness shown by our parents and, based on that, how…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2009-10

The unhappy mind

Realizing the true cause of the unhappiness is our self-centered mind, cultivating inner strength to…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Serenity and insight

How insight is the union of serenity and the correct view of selflessness: what serenity…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2009-10

Death and impermanence

Considering the reality of death and generating the correct view of death to create clarity…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2009-10

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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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2009-10

Dharma in a consumer society

Understanding the real purpose of Dharma practice and having the discipline to practice in a…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2009-10

Living a meaningful life

How to make beneficial decisions and live purposefully in a consumer society.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Selflessness of phenomena

An explanation of the lack of an inherently existing "mine," and the selflessness of phenomena.…

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Counteracting the hindrances

How we use the absorption factors when cultivating concentration and which absorption factors counteract which…

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