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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Venerable Thubten Chodron 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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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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Experiencing the results of karma
How karma affects our habits and our experiences in life.
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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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