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Pramanavarttika with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Reverse system proving the Buddha as authority, part 2

Explanation of the reverse system establishing the Buddha as an authority from the Pramanvarttika. Also…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

The results of karma

Continuing the teaching on the results of karma and explaining the verses from Precious Garland.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Conscientiousness

Reviewing Chapter 3 on bodhicitta and beginning Chapter 4 on conscientiousness, covering Verse 1.

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Cultivating Healthy Relationships

Survival of the most cooperative

Generating peace, love, and compassion in our own hearts can help us to heal divisions…

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Cover of magazine article showing a portrait of Venerable Chodron smiling.
Dharma in Action

Transforming violence with compassion

In an interview with Dharma Drum Mountain, Venerable Chodron shares how she worked with anger…

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Kuan Yin statue on a pedestal with a flower garland in her lap under a tree.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 10-16

Commentary on verses that cover the two methods of developing bodhicitta and how to transform…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Bodhicitta makes life meaningful

Teaching on Verses 23-34 in Chapter 3 and discussing the amazing ability of bodhicitta to…

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Tenets with Geshe Dadul Namgyal

Buddhist tenet systems: Question and answers part 4

Answers to questions about tenet school views about Buddha nature, emptiness, abstract composites and others.

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