New to Buddhism
Short talks introducing the Buddhist worldview and teachings based on Venerable Thubten Chodron’s introductory books.
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Celebrating the Buddha’s life and first teaching
A celebration of Wheel Turning Day. Lessons from the extraordinary life of a revered Tibetan…
View PostThe Buddhist traditions
An overview of the different Buddhist traditions, their similarities and differences, and some common misperceptions…
View PostThe functioning of cause and effect
A discussion on karma, what it is and what it isn't, and how our actions…
View PostScience, creation and rebirth
An explanation of the Buddhist view of karma and rebirth; and a discussion of the…
View PostSelflessness
The problems with creating personal identities and how we benefit from questioning whether we are…
View PostImpermanence and suffering
How to contemplate impermanence and suffering, the reality of our situation in samsara, and the…
View PostBuddhist meditation
An overview of the different types of Buddhist meditation and how they are practiced.
View PostExploring the Buddha’s teachings
Becoming aware of what cyclic existence is and developing a sincere wish to be free…
View PostLove and compassion
The difference between love and attachment, expanding our love and compassion for others, and the…
View PostThe heart of the Buddhadharma
Talks addressing the most commonly asked questions about the essence of the Buddha's teachings, based…
View PostReligious harmony: Diversity is beneficial
The benefits of interfaith dialogue and the shared values of different spiritual traditions.
View PostThe four immeasurable attitudes
Explanation of what the four immeasurable attitudes are and how we can use them to…
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