Essence of a Human Life

Short talks on a text by Lama Tsongkhapa on the practices of the initial scope practitioner.

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Essence of a Human Life

What matters at the time of death

Cutting the cord of attachment and aversion so that we can be free from petty…

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Essence of a Human Life

Giving up grasping

Practicing now so that giving up our body, wealth, and friends at the time of…

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Letting go of worldly concerns

The difficulty of overcoming attachment to our reputation, and how it is a great hindrance…

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Moving towards our spiritual goals

While it is important to know what we are moving away from in our spiritual…

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The nine-point death meditation

Reflecting on our relationships with money, possessions, friends, and relatives, and the karma we create…

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Attachment to the body

Contemplating the amount of time we spend seeking pleasure for and pampering our body when…

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Creating the causes of happiness

How understanding karma helps us to focus on what truly matters, and to create the…

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The pathways of physical nonvirtue

Practical advice on living wisely by avoiding killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.

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Living with integrity

Reflecting on the nonvirtuous action of lying, especially when others cannot handle the truth.

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Divisive speech

How our speech can cause disharmony in our relationships. (Plus a sneak preview of the…

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Harsh speech and idle talk

How to watch our habits of speech and guard our minds when others around us…

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