New to Buddhism
Short talks introducing the Buddhist worldview and teachings based on Venerable Thubten Chodron’s introductory books.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Some challenges of changing religions
What to do when we find ourselves applying conditioning from our religion of origin to…
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What is wisdom?
The Buddhist perspective of wisdom and how it contributes to cultivating love and compassion.
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics General advice for Dharma practice
Reflecting on the purpose and meaning of our precious human life and remembering the central…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi The four messengers
The story of Prince Siddhartha's path from a sheltered existence inside the palace to a…
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Dagmo Kusho Sakya Celebrating the Buddha’s life and first teaching
A celebration of Wheel Turning Day. Lessons from the extraordinary life of a revered Tibetan…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The Buddhist traditions
An overview of the different Buddhist traditions, their similarities and differences, and some common misperceptions…
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The functioning of cause and effect
A discussion on karma, what it is and what it isn't, and how our actions…
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Science, creation and rebirth
An explanation of the Buddhist view of karma and rebirth; and a discussion of the…
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Selflessness
The problems with creating personal identities and how we benefit from questioning whether we are…
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Impermanence and suffering
How to contemplate impermanence and suffering, the reality of our situation in samsara, and the…
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Buddhist meditation
An overview of the different types of Buddhist meditation and how they are practiced.
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Exploring the Buddha’s teachings
Becoming aware of what cyclic existence is and developing a sincere wish to be free…
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