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The Six Perfections

Perfection of generosity: Non-material giving

Three types of offering non-material generosity, by reverence, protection, and love.

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A Nun's Life

Sravasti Abbey and social engagement

Part two of an interview with Korea Buddhist Television Network on Sravasti Abbey and Buddhist…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Nirvana in the Pali tradition

Continuing teaching from Chapter 11, covering non-abiding nirvana and nirvana as the cessation of duhkha…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2022

Uncovering unrealistic expectations

A discussion about unrealistic expectations that can interfere with Dharma practice and ordained life.

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Venerable Sangye Khadro sitting in front of a thangka, smiling.
Guided Meditations

Meditations on equalizing and exchanging self and ot...

A sequence of eleven guided meditations for developing bodhicitta using the method of equalizing and…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Transcendental dependent origination

Continuing teaching from Chapter 10, explaining the flow the transcendental dependent origination and covering faith,…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Review of Chapter Five: “Guarding Alertness...

Review of the first half of Chapter 5 "Guarding Alertness," (introspective awareness) from Shantideva's "Engaging…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2022

Determining spiritual experiences

Explanation of the fifth precept on avoiding intoxicants and how to assess our spiritual experiences.

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