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Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Qualities of teacher and student

The need for cultivating a relationship with a qualified spiritual teacher and the importance of…

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Dharma in Daily Life

The meaning and purpose of life

The underlying meaning and purpose for being alive and what is important at the time…

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Neon light of the words: Belief
How Rebirth Works

Rebirth and karma

Role of belief in rebirth and karma for practice and progress on the path.

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 105-107

How self-grasping ignorance and all the afflictions are empty of inherent existence, are not real…

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 102-105 (Review)

Emphasizing how when we understand emptiness correctly, we come to appreciate karma much more. Practicing…

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

Taking refuge

The qualities of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha as well as the many benefits of…

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Mindfulness

The right kind of mindfulness

While being mindful of daily activity is a worthwhile practice, the mindfulness that leads to…

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Grounds and Paths

Buddhahood

An explanation of how one progresses through the 10 grounds or bhumis, and how buddhas…

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Grounds and Paths

Bodhisattva grounds

The 10 grounds in terms of the objects of abandonment and practice, and how bodhisattvas…

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Grounds and Paths

Path of seeing

A commentary on the bodhisattva path of seeing and the afflictions that are eliminated on…

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Grounds and Paths

Paths of accumulation and preparation

The distinctive paths according to the three vehicles, and the importance of cultivating bodhicitta.

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Grounds and Paths

Practitioners of great scope

How practitioners of the great scope take advantage of this precious human rebirth.

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