Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja
Short talks on the stages of the path described in the Guru Puja text by the fourth Panchen Lama.
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The 10 non-virtues: Disharmonious speech
A look at divisive speech and how the motivation behind creating disharmony is often jealousy.…
View PostThe 10 non-virtues: Harsh speech
The many ways we can use harsh speech and examining the habit patterns of our…
View PostThe 10 non-virtues: Idle talk
How to be aware of our use of speech, the topics we talk about with…
View PostThe 10 non-virtues: 3 of mind
From the ten non-virtues the three of the mind are really difficult to detect and…
View PostQuestions about idle talk
Why idle talk (gossip) is said to be the least destructive of the nonvirtues of…
View PostThe 10 virtues
Becoming conscious of the virtues can support your motivation to increase your merit.
View PostPhysical and verbal pathways of virtue
Refraining from the nonvirtues of body and speech and acting in the opposite way.
View PostVerbal pathways of virtue
Refraining from the nonvirtues of speech and practicing their opposites.
View PostSpeaking at appropriate times
Considering the time, the place, the tone, and the content of our speech, and examining…
View PostMental pathways of virtue
Refraining from the mental nonvirtues and practicing generosity, compassion, and right views.
View PostKarmic results
If a karmic action is completed certain results will follow. The quality of your rebirth…
View PostCollective karma
An explanation of collective karma and how we should be careful and clear about the…
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