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Venerable Thubten Chodron Enough childish behavior!
Shantideva on giving up childish behavior and following in the steps of the wise
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics Incense offering chant
The incense offering that opens monastic rites in the Chinese Buddhist tradition.
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Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) Levels of mind
Explaining what it means to say that the innate clear light is the mind is…
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Attachment to the body
Commentary on verses looking at the many faults of attachment to the body.
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The power of afflictions and purification
Explaining the subtle levels of mind according to sutra and tantra, completing the section, "The…
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Aggression, arrogance and grudges
How to work with our dominating, aggressive side that wants to get what we want…
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Good Karma: Helpful and unhelpful friends
Responses to questions and commentary on verses about spiritual friends.
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A.L. - May 29, 2023
A.L. Gratitude for the Dharma
A. L. reflects on how prison has afforded her time to reflect on her spiritual…
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J. D.
- May 29, 2023
Gathas for daily life
An incarcerated person is inspired by the writing of Thich Nhat Hanh.
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A. L.
- May 29, 2023
Dealing with difficult changes
A woman in prison uses a mind training prompt to deal with a difficult situation.
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Good Karma: The importance of motivation
The mental nonvirtues of coveting, malice, and wrong views.
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Good Karma: Karmic consequences of the ten nonvirtues
Why we should avoid engaging in killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.
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