New to Buddhism
Short talks introducing the Buddhist worldview and teachings based on Venerable Thubten Chodron’s introductory books.
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Thubten Jampel Friendship
The importance of cultivating positive relationships. How we can love others without being attached to…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Parent-child relationships
How expectations and misconceptions can lead to difficulties in parent-child relationships.
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Relying on a spiritual mentor
The qualities to look for in a spiritual teacher and how to relate to a…
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How to greet a teacher and make offerings
Explaining the etiquette for greeting a Buddhist teacher. How to offer a kata or donation…
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Precepts: directing our energy positively
The meaning and benefit of taking precepts and the different levels of vows for lay…
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Practical guidelines for good living
What taking refuge, formally or informally, means in Buddhism and the guidelines one uses after…
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Far-reaching attitude of generosity
The importance of the mental attitude during the act of giving. How small acts of…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa The altruistic intention
Practices to cultivate a sense of equanimity; the seven-point cause-and-effect method for developing bodhicitta.
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Karma and the wish for freedom
An explanation of karma. How to benefit ourselves and others by developing the ten virtues.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Contemplating death
How thinking about death can make our lives more meaningful and how Dharma practice can…
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Precious human life
The meaning, purpose and rarity of the freedoms and fortunes of a precious human life…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The noble eightfold path
How the noble eightfold path is organized under the three higher trainings; practices related to…
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