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The Mind and Life IV conference: Sleeping, dreaming,...
Why are we dreaming? When does death occur? It is possible to transform sleep time…
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Attachment and anger
Introduction to the six root afflictions and an in-depth look at the first two—attachment and…
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Unsatisfactoriness of god realms
Understanding why the god realms are unsatisfactory helps us understand that rebirth in any realm…
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The dukkha of cyclic existence
Looking at and meditating on the disadvantages of cyclic existence in many different ways helps…
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Our unsatisfactory experiences
Taking an honest look at the situation we're in in samsara: facing birth, sickness, aging…
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The eightfold path: Benefiting others
Applying the noble eightfold path to be of great benefit to others.
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The first noble truth: Dukkha
Considering the four noble truths in terms of the three levels of practitioner, and looking…
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Life without sila is like a car without brakes
The importance of sila, or ethical conduct, from a Theravadan perspective.
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The four opponent powers
Purification is the essential practice to establish a base for a good life. There are…
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Practice virtue, avoid non-virtue
Developing a long-term perspective helps us gain clarity about the results of our actions.
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Favorable qualities for Dharma practice
Particular factors are helpful for Dharma study and practice. Some of them are possibly influenceable…
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Various ways of describing karma
Differentiating between types of actions, intentions, and consequences and understanding the differences.
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