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Review: The disadvantages of cyclic existence
Review of the six disadvantages of cyclic existence that are the result of not taking…
View PostThe four noble truths
The importance of the four noble truths and how understanding the truth of suffering prepares…
View PostHow to approach Dharma practice
Practical advice on applying the Dharma in everyday life, making the teachings transform our minds…
View PostReview: Karma
Review of the third of the four preliminary practices, karma. Includes review of the four…
View PostReview: Death and impermanence
Review session on the second of the four preliminary practices, the impermanence of all things…
View PostChapter 4: Verses 17-26
Transforming our motivation for daily life and the importance of creating virtue while we have…
View PostChapter 4: Verses 1-8
A review of chapters 1-3, and how the true purpose of our life is to…
View PostVerse 41: Praising the Buddha
Praising and prostrating to the Buddha and rejoicing when seeing others paying homage or praising…
View PostReview: Our precious human life
Beginning review section of the preliminary four preliminary practices. Explores the first preliminary practice, the…
View PostA secret Zen master
An incarcerated person recounts a story of tender kindness not likely for a gang member.
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