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 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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Venerable Thubten Chodron 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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The four noble truths
The importance of the four noble truths and how understanding the truth of suffering prepares…
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Mind is the creator of our experience
The essence of Buddhist philosophy and psychology together with practical tools for immediate implementation in…
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Compassion in action
How to be compassionate in a world where there are many problems and how to…
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Refuge in the Three Jewels
What it means to take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
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Meditation practice
An explanation of the various kinds of Buddhist meditation, how to set up a daily…
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Cultivating altruism and bodhicitta
How to develop an altruistic attitude that brings benefit to ourselves and others by recognizing…
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Introduction to Buddhism
A brief overview of the Buddhist path to enlightenment to put the audience in the…
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