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Venerable Thubten Chodron Basis, path, and result: Discussion
Question and answer session on the aspects of the basis, the path, and the result…
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Basis, path, and result
The aspects of the basis as the two truths, the path as the method and…
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Renunciation and simplicity
For monastics of all traditions, renouncing worldly materialism and self-centeredness inspires the cultivation of genuine…
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Incarcerated people Squeezing George Washington so tight he cries
A person in prison discusses his mistaken notion that renunciation means not caring.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verse 104-Conclusion
How things exist dependent on causes and conditions, they appear one way and exist in…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 99-104
How we can grow in our Dharma practice through these courageous mind-training practices. Thinking about…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 93-98
Taking on suffering of others without fear and having no doubt that self-cherishing is the…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 81-92
Dharma friends, choosing teachers, and keeping Dharma practice alive.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 72-80
Acquiring a precious human life and yet giving up opportunity to practice Dharma.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 63-71
Actions and their results. Examining attachment, relying on the Three Jewels, and keeping good ethical…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 50-62
Disadvantages and effects of self-grasping ignorance, self-cherishing and having insincere motivations when we act.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 43-49
Cultivate contentment instead of greed, dampen our pride, subdue our self-centeredness. No external thing can…
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