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Venerable Thubten Chodron Four attributes of true duhkha
How the fisrt and second attributes of true duhkha counter the distorted conceptions.
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The attributes of the four truths
Beginning the section on the sixteen attributes of the four truths. Also explanation of the…
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True cessations
An explanation of the four types of cessation spoken of in the Pali tradition.
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The origin of duhkha
Continuing to teach from Chapter 1, covering "The Nature of Each Truth", explaining pervasive duhkha…
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True duhkha
Teaching from Chapter 1, covering "The Nature of Each Truth” focusing on true duhkha and…
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The four truths
Continuing the teaching from Chapter 1, completing the section “Three Questions about the Self” and…
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Three questions about the self
Teaching from Chapter 1, covering “Is There a Self?” and “Is There a Beginning to…
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How to study the teachings
Commencing the teaching from "Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature" the third volume of the Library…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro How to listen to teachings
Basic lamrim topics such as motivation and the correct way of listening to the teachings.
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Joyous effort, concentration & wisdom
Covering Verses 14-18 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection,' discussing the perfections of joyous effort, concentration,…
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Venerable Thubten Pende Seniority in the sangha
Reflection on the monastic hierarchy helps a "baby" nun to grow in her Dharma practice.
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Does ethics matter in science and technology?
How the ethics of non-harming apply in the fields of information technology, scientific research, and…
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