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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Buddha nature

Explaining the two types of Buddha nature to help us understand our potential.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Ten powers

Continuing explaining the ten powers of the Buddha, covering 4-9, teaching from Chapter 2.

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Teachings

Refuting a permanent self

A refutation of partless atoms, permanent objects, and other wrong views.

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Teachings

Attachment Controls Us

An introduction to and overview of "A Commentary on the Awakening Mind."

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Wisdom

Creating our world: dependent arising

An explanation of rebirth through dependent arising, based on commentaries of the Rice Seedling Sutra.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Four kinds of self-confidence, ten powers

Explaining the four kinds of self-confidence and the first three of the ten powers, teaching…

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White Tara Grief and Resilience Retreat 2024 with Venerable Sangye Khadro

Lojong antidotes to grief

Antidotes to grief, including reflecting on the advantages of suffering, reflecting on karma, and taking…

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