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Venerable Thubten Chodron Medicine Buddha sadhana explained
Explanation of the Medicine Buddha sadhana, including the purpose of reciting sadhanas,
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 1-8 review
A review of verses 1 to 8 including the prologue, six recollections that generate faith,…
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The symbolism of Medicine Buddha
A review of the five lay precepts, and explanation of the symbolism of Medicine Buddha.
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Auxiliary afflictions in the Pali tradition
Teaching from Chapter 3, describing the auxiliary afflictions from the Pali tradition.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Spiritual teachers
The qualities of spiritual teachers and benefits of relying on them plus an introduction to…
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Practical advice on manners
Covering Verses 91-100 of Chapter 5, discussing advice on manners, namely actions such as spitting,…
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Venerable Thubten Ngawang Clarity, confidence and courage
Antidotes to the afflictions of confusion, self-doubt, and fear that hold us back in our…
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Helping each other feel safe
How to identify when we do or do not feel safe, how to cultivate a…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Meditation on metta and safety
A guided analytical meditation on loving-kindness or metta, focusing on offering safety to friends, enemies…
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Buddhist 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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Clusters of afflictions
Teaching from Chapter 3, continuing with the auxiliary afflictions, describing those derived from ignorance and…
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Giving our body and the Dharma
Discussing how to skillfully give our body and the Dharma for the benefit of ourselves…
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