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Venerable Thubten Chodron Overview of the stages of the path
The conclusion of the teaching series with a broad overview of all the stages of…
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The first noble truth: Our situation in samsara
Looking at the reality of our present situation will motivate us seek authentic happiness.
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Introduction to Vajrasattva retreat
Preliminary instructions for retreat including working with the mind, caring for the body, mindfulness of…
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Buddhist education for nuns in Western countries
The ordination and education of nuns in Western countries; Sravasti Abbey as a proving ground…
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Introduction to the text
The purpose and origin of the thought-training teachings. An introduction to the text and the…
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Six harmonies in a sangha community
Practical guidelines for setting up and living in a Dharma community or monastery, and the…
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Bhikkhu Bodhi The revival of bhikkhunī ordination in the Theravāda...
Legal and moral issues involved in the revival of the Theravāda Bhikkhunī Sangha.
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Exchanging self and others
When we learn to place others' happiness above our own, we start to destroy the…
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Healing anger in times of conflict
A commentary on Healing Anger by His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers direct advice on…
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Manjushri and the three vehicles
A description of how the Manjushri practice fits within the three vehicles, some historical perspective,…
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Root bodhisattva vows: Vows 1 to 4
Commentary on the first four of the eighteen root bodhisattva vows.
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