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Venerable Thubten Chodron Perfection of generosity: What makes generosity sincere
How to evaluate our intentions for giving and an explanation of different types of generosity…
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The skeleton in the body
Commentary to verses 41-47 of Shantideva's Chapter 8. Reflecting on the nature of the body…
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Imagining our death and pacifying distractions
Commentary on verses from Shanitdeva on the benefits of subduing distractions to meditation including attachment…
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Attachment to body, friends, and family
Commentary on verses by Shantideva covering antidotes for attachment to the body, friends, and relatives.
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Attachment hinders our concentration
Commentary to verses 23 - 28, which describe attachment as a hindrance, and dwelling in…
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Chandrakirti - Aug 7, 2022
Chandrakirti Homage to Compassion
Chandrakirti praises compassion as the source of bodhicitta.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro 70 Topics: The four buddha bodies
Teaching on chapter 8 on the buddha bodies and a buddha's exalted activities.
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70 Topics: The four applications and Buddhahood
Overview of chapters 6 to 8: serial application, instantaneous application, and the resultant truth body.
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The faults of attachment
Commentary on verses that cover the faults of attachment to material possessions, reputation, fame, praise…
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70 Topics: Peak application
Overview of chapter 5 on peak application and explanation of selected topics.
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Childish sentient beings
How attachment to childish sentient beings and their nonvirtuous activities is an obstacle to Dharma…
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70 Topics: Application in complete aspects
Further explanation of topics in chapter 4, application in complete aspects.
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