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Venerable Thubten Chodron Naturally negative versus proscribed actions
An explanations of actions that are prohibited by precepts, and actions that are destructive by…
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Four opponent powers: Remedial action
Making a realistic determination to refrain from a destructive action, and doing remedial actions.
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Incarcerated people The day has finally arrived
A person in prison is hopeful and sure of himself when, after being incarcerated for…
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Four opponent powers: Determination to refrain
The importance of making a determination not to repeat a negative action, and how to…
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Four opponent powers: Regret
The difference between regret and guilt, and how important regret is in the four opponent…
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Five powers at death
The importance of having a positive state of mind at the time of death and…
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How Buddhism differs from psychology
Although there are many overlaps between Buddhism and Western psychology, they remain two distinct disciplines.
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Interview by Buddhist Television Network
Venerable Thubten Chodron relays her reasons for starting Sravasti Abbey and the challenges and difficulties…
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People serving time
One incarcerated person's advice on how to relate to people in prison without stereotyping them.
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Monastics go green
Monastics of different traditions discussed intersections between Buddhism and environmentalism, and how Dharma practice can…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Transforming to a global village of harmony and peace
A foreword to the program of a holistic wellness symposium, on how transforming our mind…
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Leah Kosik - Oct 24, 2009
The subtleties of truthful speech
When we look honestly at the motivations behind our actions, we can see how to…
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