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Practicing fortitude in daily life
How to let go of anger and practice fortitude in daily life. Continued explanation of…
View Post“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 9-18 review
Commentary on verses that explain the far-reaching practices of generosity, ethical conduct, and fortitude in…
View PostMedicine Buddha sadhana explained
Explanation of the Medicine Buddha sadhana, including the purpose of reciting sadhanas,
View Post“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 1-8 review
A review of verses 1 to 8 including the prologue, six recollections that generate faith,…
View PostThe symbolism of Medicine Buddha
A review of the five lay precepts, and explanation of the symbolism of Medicine Buddha.
View PostAuxiliary afflictions in the Pali tradition
Teaching from Chapter 3, describing the auxiliary afflictions from the Pali tradition.
View PostSpiritual teachers
The qualities of spiritual teachers and benefits of relying on them plus an introduction to…
View PostPractical advice on manners
Covering Verses 91-100 of Chapter 5, discussing advice on manners, namely actions such as spitting,…
View PostClarity, confidence and courage
Antidotes to the afflictions of confusion, self-doubt, and fear that hold us back in our…
View PostHelping each other feel safe
How to identify when we do or do not feel safe, how to cultivate a…
View PostMeditation on metta and safety
A guided analytical meditation on loving-kindness or metta, focusing on offering safety to friends, enemies…
View PostBuddhist mindfulness and secular mindfulness
The contemporary trend of mindfulness differs from the 2,500-year-old practice that was taught by the…
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