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Thangka image of Vajrasattva.
Vajrasattva

Path of purification: Daily practice

Investigating the benefits of daily spiritual practice, taking refuge and precepts, as well as an…

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Thangka image of Vajrasattva.
Vajrasattva

Path of purification: Vajrasattva practice

Introduction to the Vajrasattva practice including how to visualize and the meaning of the mantra,…

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Buddhist Worldview

Inquiry and faith

We don’t get enlightened simply by having faith but through transforming our mind.

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Venerable Jampa under a tree, reading.
Contentment and Happiness

Making life meaningful

What is the true meaning of our precious human rebirth? Remembering karma and creating the…

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Shantideva image in ground mineral pigment on silk.
Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 1: Verses 7-36

Encouragement to really make the generation of bodhicitta the foremost thing in our life, leading…

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Shantideva image in ground mineral pigment on silk.
Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 1: Verses 2-6

The author's intention in composing the text and learning from his humility. The conditions to…

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Shantideva image in ground mineral pigment on silk.
Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 1: Verse 1

Explanation: there's no irreparable gap between who we are and the goal of Buddhahood. The…

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Shantideva image in ground mineral pigment on silk.
Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 1: Introduction

Setting the context, motivation and attitude to learn the text. Explaining the Buddhist concept of…

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Bhikshuni and bhikshunis walking in 2 rows, with lay person spreading flowers on the path.
Tibetan Tradition

Research regarding the lineage of bhikshuni ordination

Possibility and validity of introducing bhikshuni ordination into the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

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