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Venerable Thubten Chodron The “Ratnapala Sutta”
Buddha's disciple foremost in faith who, with pure motivation, looked with wisdom at cyclic existence…
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Incarcerated people 
Gradual path to enlightenment
A condensed explanation of the lamrim, the gradual path to enlightenment.
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Precepts and vows
Monastics and lay practitioners take different levels of precepts. The benefits of taking and keeping…
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Choice and changing
A courageous look at the selfish mind and the suffering it creates in life.
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The truth of dukkha
Exploration of the first noble truth, the truth of dukkha: recognizing the defects of samsara,…
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Questions for group discussions
How to prepare for monastic ordination. Reflecting on motivation, dealing with difficulties.
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Understanding our situation
The four noble truths as the foundation on which the entire path can be both…
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Letting go of guilt and shame
Overcoming guilt and shame by cultivating loving kindness for oneself first and then expanding it…
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Alex Berzin Bhikshuni vinaya and ordination lineages
A summary report by Alex Berzin of the 2007 International Congress on the Women's Role…
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