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Bhikkhu Bodhi Monastic life in America
Advice for those considering ordination, putting the aspiration in the framework of Buddhism, monasticism, and…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Perfection of concentration
On the basis of ethical conduct, training to abandon the hindrances and as a result…
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The challenge of the future
Does Western Buddhism need a monastic sangha? If so, what should their role be? What…
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Equalizing and exchanging self and others
Developing bodhicitta by considering the kindness of all sentient beings, becoming aware of how interdependent…
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Deciding to become a monastic
What does being useful really mean? What are your spiritual aspirations? Coming to the decision…
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Geshe Damdul Namgyal - Aug 30, 2008
Sutra in response to a query over what happens after...
What are the causes and actions for next life? The concept of rebirth explained through…
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Incarcerated people Forgiving and apologizing
What it means to look within oneself sincerely in order to forgive and apologize others…
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Contentment
Dissatisfaction is painful so we train our mind to be happy with what we have,…
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The Vajrayana path
Concluding the series with an explanation on the four ways to benefit trainees, the combination…
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Dependent arising and compassion, continued
How to develop compassion by seeing all sentient beings as our kind mothers.
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Mindfulness and checking awareness
Going through the day feeling confident we have good ethical conduct and bearing no guilt…
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Avoiding the extreme of nihilism
The danger in misunderstanding emptiness and thinking that getting rid of the labels means we…
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