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Venerable Thubten Chodron Ultimate and conventional existence
How the mind grasps at a truly existing "I," and how ultimate analysis or probing…
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Obstructions to the clear and knowing mind
How and why liberation is possible by seeing that the basic nature of the mind…
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Six root afflictions: Wrong views
An explanation of the six kinds of wrong views outlined by the Buddha.
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Six root afflictions: Wrong views, part 2
Part 2 of wrong views with an emphasis on the three kinds of nihilistic views
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Selflessness, karma, and rebirth
A discussion about the different philosophical tenet systems, whether they all aim for buddhahood, how…
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Six root afflictions: View of the extremes
A discussion of the two extreme views (absolutism and nihilism) and how they influence our…
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Six root afflictions: Conceit and humility
Two more kinds of conceit and how they are undermined by introspective awareness and gratitude…
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Six root afflictions: Conceit and “I am”
Types of arrogance and how they cause problems for ourselves and others.
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Tenet schools and selflessness
A continued explanation of selflessness according to the four philosophical tenet schools and their views…
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Six root afflictions: Conceit and comparing
Comparing ourselves to others leads to conceit whereas accepting ourselves is a solid foundation for…
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Six root afflictions: Recognizing doubt
Methods for recognizing doubt and the importance of using our intelligence to investigate.
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Six root afflictions: Doubt
The difference between curiosity and doubt and how both influence our practice.
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