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Venerable Thubten Chodron An inherently existent self
How to investigate if the self is inherently different from the aggregates and steps in…
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Hindrances to concentration: Dullness
The third of the five hindrances. Dullness and drowsiness and the antidotes to these hindrances.
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Helping the dying
Reducing attachment to the body and examining ways we can be of benefit to those…
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Five forces at time of death
What happens after we die and looking at our attachment to the body, starting to…
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Death and peace of mind
A short explanation of the Amitabha Buddha practice followed by suggestions on dealing with our…
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Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha chant
Explanation and recording of the homage and bowing to the Buddha done at Sravasti Abbey.
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Death meditation
The nine-point death meditation and the importance of practicing the Dharma now as a means…
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Contemplating death
Ignoring the reality of death is often the norm, but there are benefits to contemplating…
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The self and the aggregates
Selflessness of persons: how to investigate if the self is inherently one with the aggregates.
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Hindrances to concentration: Desire and ill will
The first two of the five hindrances to concentration. How sensual desire and malice/ill will…
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Incarcerated people 
Concentration, jhanas, and samadhi
The importance of suppressing the five hindrances in order to attain the jhanas.
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