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Venerable Thubten Chodron The advantages of bodhicitta
Why should we pursue the Buddhist ideal of being of benefit to all living beings?…
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Incarcerated people Deserving love
Reasons why people do not feel worthy of love. Having compassion and love for oneself…
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Understanding refuge
Exploring the meaning and benefits of taking refuge in the Three Jewels and how to…
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Equanimity
Developing equanimity opens the heart equally to all, offering genuine respect for all beings.
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Getting back on track
Some ups and downs in Dharma practice, and a bit of "muscle ache" after getting…
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Inspiration to ordain
Venerable Chodron was interviewed by Mahabodhi Society of USA about the benefits of monastic life…
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Responding to war with peace
How to work with disturbing emotions that arise in response to a contemporary war.
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The middle way view
Examining emptiness and the misconception of the self existent, permanent self; the relationship of the…
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Ultimate and conventional existence
The ultimate nature of emptiness within the three aspects of the path, discussion of ultimate…
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Preparing for a loved one’s death
Using the teachings to prepare the loved one for death and to prepare the family…
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