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Dharma in Action

In conversation with Venerable Thubten Chodron

An interview on topics such as inter-religious dialogue and how humankind can be united through…

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A group of monastics and laypeople outside having a group discussion.
Healing after a Suicide

Loss of a loved one to suicide

Healing from a loved one's suicide by transforming the traumatic experience into a cause for…

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A hand grasping a light bulb.
Wisdom

Dependent arising and our true nature

Dependent arising and how it acts as a reason to establish the emptiness of inherent…

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Man lying in hospital bed.
Living with Impermanence

How to deal with sickness

Until liberation from rebirth, illness is unavoidable. In the meantime, we can use the Dharma…

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A monk standing on rock beside a tree
Healing Anger

To bear the unbearable

Exploring antidotes to our disturbing attitudes and negative emotions.

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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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