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Venerable Thubten Chodron Sravasti Abbey and social engagement
Part two of an interview with Korea Buddhist Television Network on Sravasti Abbey and Buddhist…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Prāsaṅgika Madhyamaka tenets: Part 3
Explanation of the Prāsaṅgika Madhyamaka assertions on valid cognizers.
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Why I became a Buddhist nun
Part one of an interview with Korea Buddhist Television Network on how Venerable Thubten Chodron…
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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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Imagining our death and pacifying distractions
Commentary on verses from Shanitdeva on the benefits of subduing distractions to meditation including attachment…
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Prāsaṅgika Madhyamaka tenets: Part 2
Explanation of the two truths according to the Prāsaṅgika tenet school.
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How to Meditate: Advice for daily practice
More antidotes to obstacles and how to support a daily practice.
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How to Meditate: Remedies for distractions
Types of meditation and how to overcome hindrances that arise in meditation.
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How to Meditate: Purpose and posture
Preparing the mind and body for a meditation session.
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Types of nirvana
Continuing teaching from Chapter 11, covering natural nirvana and nirvana with remainder and nirvana without…
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Attachment to body, friends, and family
Commentary on verses by Shantideva covering antidotes for attachment to the body, friends, and relatives.
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Prāsaṅgika Madhyamaka tenets: Part 1
Introduction to Prāsaṅgika tenet school including origin, etymology and the mode of asserting objects.
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