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Venerable Thubten Chodron Monasteries as the conscience of society
The vision behind Sravasti Abbey, the benefits of living the monastic life, and using community…
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Three kinds of ethical conduct
Discussion of the characteristics of far-reaching ethical conduct: abandoning destructive actions, engaging in constructive actions,…
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The determination to be free
Understanding the meaning of renunciation, what we are wishing to be free from, the effects…
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Ethical conduct and benefitting sentient beings
Discussion of the concept of far-reaching ethical conduct. Keeping precepts and what to do if…
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Retreat discussion
A question-and-answer session covering topics including the mindstream, the buzz of being angry, the Medicine…
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Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche - Nov 26, 2007
Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche Kindness and the benefits of engaged bodhicitta
An analysis to see that all sentient beings have been one's mothers. Reasons to generate…
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Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche
- Nov 23, 2007
Bodhicitta: Gateway to the Mahayana path
Tracing the source of beginningless suffering and the antidote. Importance of compassion in the beginning,…
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Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche Precious human life
Making one's perfect human rebirth meaningful through the practice of bodhicitta. Accumulation of karma and…
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Existence of person and obscurations
Comparing the different understanding of selflessness of persons in various Buddhist philosophical schools. This fortunate…
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Seven amazing feats of Shantideva
Inspiring faith and confidence in Shantideva's teachings through his extraordinary acts. A summary of the…
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Three types of generosity
Discussion of the three kinds of generosity: that of giving the Dharma, of giving protection,…
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Sadhana visualization
Clarifying process of purification, a discussion on karma, and connecting with the Medicine Buddha through…
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