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Venerable Thubten Chodron Kassapa Discourses: Guarding the mind
If we have self-restraint, there is less danger of breaking the precepts. We stay mentally…
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Taking on the suffering of others
How to meditate on taking the suffering of others, beginning with taking on the suffering…
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Honesty and trust
Dangers of giving others more trust than they can bear and the importance of having…
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The Greater Discourse on the “Simile of the He...
One can easily become satisfied with lesser spiritual goals and miss out on seeking the…
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The “Brahmajala Sutta” and monastic conduct
Among the roles of the monastic is to serve the community by teaching the Dharma…
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The “Brahmajala Sutta” and monastic prec...
Right behavior is a foundation to develop wisdom and great compassion. A description of three…
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The purpose of developing concentration
The importance of remembering the Buddha's qualities, observing ethical conduct, and not taking the teachings…
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Giving our virtue
How training the mind to become familiar with giving increases our generosity and the importance…
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Samsaric pleasures and developing concentration
Seeking pleasant feelings and avoiding pain are due to ignorance of the nature of self…
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The Greater Discourse on the “Lion’s Roar Sutt...
Don't waste your time practicing ascetiscism, but do develop the fortitude to practice. Making the…
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Venerable Bhikshuni Master Wu Yin - Aug 10, 2009
Venerable Bhikshuni Master Wu Yin Where is your sky?
An educator discusses how nuns can continue learning throughout their lives.
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The Buddha’s enlightenment
Learning from Buddha's example to seek the truth with no compromise and practice diligently, as…
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