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Courage to practice
By creating the causes to overcome discouragement the results will be joyous effort to practice…
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Compassion: The second immeasurable thought
An in-depth look at the second immeasurable: compassion.
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Vaibhāṣika tenet school: Part 1
Explanation of the philosophical assertions of the Vaibhāṣika school including the view of the two…
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The Gift of Offering Service
Offering service is our chance to give something of value to the Three Jewels.
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Meditation on emptiness
Instructions on how to meditate on the emptiness of phenomena, the mind, and the characteristics…
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Who experiences the 12 links?
Continuing the teaching from Chapter 8, completing the example from the Pali explanation and covering…
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Overcoming discouragement
Commentary on verses 15-22 of Chapter 7, on overcoming discouragement and developing enthusiasm to practice…
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Monk chat: Questions about reality and attaining lib...
Short videos covering questions about arhats, karma, and the nature of reality.
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Monk chat: Questions about monastic and community life
Short videos covering questions about monastics living in community.
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Monk chat: Questions about how to practice
Short videos covering questions about cultivating compassion and how to relate to a spiritual teacher.
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Loving-kindness: The first immeasurable thought
An in-depth look at the first immeasurable: loving-kindness.
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Introduction to Buddhist tenets
An introduction to the four tenet schools and the reasons for studying Buddhist tenets.
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