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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Mental pathways of virtue

Refraining from the mental nonvirtues and practicing generosity, compassion, and right views.

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A man wearing a brain cap with alot of wires attached to it.
Science and Buddhism

Brain training: The effects of meditation on the brain

Feel measurably happier, improve self-awareness and concentration through meditative training.

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Speaking at appropriate times

Considering the time, the place, the tone, and the content of our speech, and examining…

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Thangka image of Green Tara.
Green Tara

Long Green Tara sadhana with guided meditation

The version of the Tara sadhana used during the 2009-2010 Green Tara Winter Retreat along…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Practicing with adversity

Practices that can be used to transform adverse circumstances into the path.

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

The 10 virtues

Becoming conscious of the virtues can support your motivation to increase your merit.

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Questions about idle talk

Why idle talk (gossip) is said to be the least destructive of the nonvirtues of…

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

The 10 non-virtues: 3 of mind

From the ten non-virtues the three of the mind are really difficult to detect and…

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