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Cultivating Compassion

Courageous Compassion

One of the teachings that sparked my interest when I encountered Buddhism was compassion. My…

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Library of Wisdom and Compassion

Vajrayāna and the Culmination of the Path

A discussion on Volume 10 of the "Library of Wisdom and Compassion" series.

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 8: Verses 21-36

Cultivating seclusion and detachment in order to practice the Dharma.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Review of the 18 unshared qualities

Reviewing the eighteen unshared qualities by discussing what actions we’re doing now that may contribute…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 8: Verses 12-21

Overcoming attachment to worldly concerns to practice the Dharma.

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Stages of the Path

Recognizing our mothers and their kindness

First two steps in the 7-point cause and effect method to develop bodhicitta.

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Cultivating Compassion

Homage to great compassion

Explanation of Chandrakirti's verses on great compassion.

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Contentment and Happiness

Competition vs. contentment: Dialogue with Buddhist ...

Finding contentment and purpose by contributing to others.

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Volume 8 Realizing the Profound View

“Sutta on a Lump of Foam”

Discourse on the deceptive appearance of the 5 aggregates.

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Cultivating Healthy Relationships

Cultivating gratitude

Developing gratitude by recognizing the kindness of others.

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Cultivating Healthy Relationships

The power of gratitude

When we have gratitude we don't take things for granted.

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Amitabha

Prayer to be Reborn in the Land of Bliss

An explanation of the aspirational prayer by Lama Tsongkhapa.

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