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Venerable Thubten Chodron Investigating anger
Understanding how the mind of anger operates, and how to counteract it as it arises.
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The four aspects of karma
How future lives are affected in both positive and negative ways by our thoughts, words…
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Releasing the mind of attachment
Becoming aware of attachment and ways to develop a realistic perspective on ourselves and our…
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Cultivating a healthy sense of self
Learn to distinguish between self-centeredness, self-grasping ignorance and genuine self-confidence.
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Incarcerated people 
Creating positive experiences for ourselves and others
How we each create our experiences based on our thoughts, words, and actions, and how…
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Introduction to Buddhist practice and community living
Introduction to Sravasti Abbey's annual program for young adults, with advice on how to practice…
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The eight worldly concerns
Examining the eight worldly concerns in terms of discovering a deeper meaning and purpose to…
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The benefits of refuge and precepts
An explanation of the purpose and benefit of taking refuge and the five lay precepts.
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Compassion seeing emptiness
Importance of daily practice and applying the teachings in our lives.
View Post 108 Verses: Verses 8-9
Different ways to view sentient beings in order to cultivate deeper compassion.
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Seeing the source of attachment or anger in order for us to eliminate them.
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