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The purpose of rituals and chanting
Some questions and answers about the meaning and purpose of rituals and chanting in Buddhist…
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Fundamentals of being a Dharma guide
Core qualities and conditions for a Dharma guide to develop.
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“I had to start being more consistent!”
Buddhist nuns are not born in robes. What happened to Venerable Thubten Chodron such that…
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The four noble truths
The truths of suffering and the causes of suffering, and cultivating a proper motivation for…
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Traditions of Buddhism
Common ground underlying the diverse expressions of the Buddha’s teachings.
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Applying emptiness to our lives
Investigating the self we think exists and finding it empty of inherent existence opens up…
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Behind the scenes with Venerable Thubten Chodron
A broad discussion about becoming a nun, founding an abbey in North America, and the…
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Dealing with depression
How putting our life into perspective through spiritual practice can help with depression.
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Mind, rebirth, and liberation
What happens to the mindstream continuum after death and the causes and conditions that influence…
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Leading a discussion on forgiveness
Practice session on leading a group discussion about forgiveness.
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Leading a Medicine Buddha meditation
Using the Medicine Buddha practice as a sample for how to guide a meditation session.
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Karma and September 11
A discussion with students in Singapore in response to the September 11 attacks on the…
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