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On Cultivating Wisdom

Thanks for the Dharma Dispatch

A letter of thanks for the latest edition of Dharma Dispatch, a newsletter the Abbey…

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Orange sunset reflected in rippling water.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Reflection on life

An incarcerated person reflects on the causes and conditions that have affected his life.

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Buddhist Worldview

Applying Buddhist logic in meditation

Why Buddhist meditation and logic are important for Western students who are interested in practicing…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Review of tenets and buddha nature

Reviewing two types of buddha nature and their relationship to the buddha bodies, from Chapter…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Are sentient beings already Buddhas?

Explaining whether sentient beings are already buddhas and covering the buddha nature according to tantra,…

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Venerable Chodron teaching in a crowded room of students.
Travels

Asia Teaching Tour 2023

In-person teachings in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Taiwan.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Transforming and naturally abiding Buddha nature

Explaining the meaning of naturally abiding buddha nature and transforming buddha nature, from the section…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Debating impermanence

Commentary to verses 6-8 of Chapter 9, "Wisdom," of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."

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