Essence of Refined Gold
Teachings on the Third Dalai Lama's commentary on "Songs of Experience" by Lama Tsongkhapa.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Contemplating death
The benefit of contemplating our death, the disadvantages of not contemplating our death, and a…
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Death and Dharma practice
Continuation of at talk on contemplating death, followed by advice on Dharma practice.
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How rebirth works
The benefit of contemplating the possibility of rebirth in the lower realms and how our…
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The meaning of refuge
The meaning and purpose of taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
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Developing the qualities of a buddha
What a Buddha is, what a Buddha does, and how to become a Buddha.
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Activities of a buddha
The Buddha's activities help all sentient beings to progress on the path.
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Guidelines after taking refuge
Integrating the practice of taking refuge and keeping precepts into daily life, and the benefits…
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The meaning of precepts
The beginning of the path to enlightenment is the taking of precepts.
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Benefits of taking refuge
Taking refuge brings us closer to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
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The four aspects of karma
How future lives are affected in both positive and negative ways by our thoughts, words…
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