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We are the same
After arriving in India at the beginning of the year, I went to a spiritual…
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The power of the bodhisattva path
The importance of bodhicitta and two methods for developing it.
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Review of challenges for western monastics
Reviewing the second half of chapter 5, covering Tibetan Monastics and Institutions and Challenges for…
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The six perfections comprise the entire Mahayana
How the six perfections encompass all the Mahayana practices.
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Dharma questions and answers
Venerable Thubten Chodron answers questions on a variety of Dharma topics from her experience.
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The perfection of joyous effort
How to build a strong foundation for our spiritual practice with joyous effort.
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Identifying our buttons
Learning to work with our sensitivities and the power of forgiveness.
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Review of the value and intent of monastic life
Reviewing the value and intent of monastic life, from Chapter 5.
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Three kinds of ethical conduct
Three kinds of ethical conduct and eleven groups of people to benefit when we can.
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We have the power to change
By taking responsibility for our ethical conduct, we can transform our lives and benefit others.
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