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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe The body is not the mind’s substantial cause
Verses 48-54 of the Pramanavarttika, the relationship between body, mind, and breath.
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The causes of body and mind
Verses 44-47 of the Pramanavarttika, the causes of body and mind.
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Proving the existence of past and future lives
Verses 37-43 of the Pramanavarttika, setting forth proof of the existence of past and future…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Making life meaningful by connecting with others
How doing even small positive things can make a difference in the lives of others…
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Faith, purification, and merit
Continuing the teaching from Chapter 9, 'Tools for the Path', exploring the ideas of faith,…
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The challenger responds to the defender
Covering the various responses a challenger can make to the defender.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Thought transformation: Changing perspective when pr...
How thought transformation practices can be used to transform problems into something useful and beneficial.
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Tools for the path
Beginning teaching Chapter 9, Tools for the Path, covering general advice to help practitioners overcome…
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The defender’s response
Explaining the various responses a defender can give to the challenger in a debate, and…
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Ordination is a wonderous deed
How to benefit others according to our capacity, and commentary to the advice following the…
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Ethical conduct
Exploring the meaning of ethics and morality, its benefits, and how to cultivate and protect…
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Cultivating compassion and equanimity
Equanimity, a mind free from bias and indifference, is important in order to have the…
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