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To go one’s own way
"I've never wanted to get old and look back on my life with regret." Venerable…
View PostChenrezig retreat discussion: Part 2
A discussion on the many aspects of karma; purifying negative actions through four opponent powers.
View PostChenrezig retreat discussion: Part 1
Being kind and skillful yet incredibly firm. Being an effective, capable human being, not a…
View PostIntroduction to Chenrezig practice
An overview of the practice of Chenrezig, explaining the meaning and purpose of visualization and…
View PostCuring our self-centeredness
Compassion can serve as a powerful antidote to our self-preoccupation and free us from our…
View PostPresent status of bhikshuni ordination
Concerns within the sangha regarding giving bhikshuni ordination are addressed by the findings of recent…
View PostHow rebirth works
The benefit of contemplating the possibility of rebirth in the lower realms and how our…
View PostStreet kids
An incarcerated person's harrowing account of his childhood growing up on the streets, and his…
View PostWorking with People in Prison
Working with people in prison requires a mindset of humility and understanding: an incarcerated person…
View PostGenuine aspiration and resistance
Kindness for oneself relieves the internal struggle to commit to the Dharma.
View PostMeditation and the Buddhist approach
Talks focusing on the practical application of Buddhist psychology for understanding ourselves and improving the…
View PostRenunciation and joyous effort
The importance of nourishing a strong determination, armor-like joyous perseverance, and the bodhisattva's view of…
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