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Venerable Thubten Chodron Advantages of bodhicitta
The two kinds of bodhisattvas, the accumulation of merit, and the need to develop wisdom…
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Cultivating conventional bodhicitta
Introduction to the section of the text that explains how to cultivate the conventional awakening…
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The disadvantages of cyclic existence: Part 2
In-depth teaching on the third through the sixth disadvantage of cyclic existence. This teaching completes…
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The disadvantages of cyclic existence: Part 1
Introduction to the fourth preliminary practice, the six disadvantages of cyclic existence, with an in-depth…
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Karma, samsara, and dukkha
A comprehensive teaching on the intricate interplay of karma and its myriad manifestations of results.…
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The four types of karmic results
The four types of ripening created from karmic results include our habits, where we are…
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The weight of karmic actions
The heaviness or lightness of our karmic actions are determined by five factors. We look…
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Virtuous and nonvirtuous paths of action
If we become aware of our virtuous and nonvirtuous paths of action we quickly see…
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Four-point contemplation of karma
The many types and purposes of preliminary or preparatory practices. Four points in the contemplation…
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Holding others dear
How to counteract the judgmental mind that over-emphasizes the faults of others.
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The welfare of all beings
What it means to work for the wellbeing and happiness of all sentient beings. Seeing…
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The shaper of our life and death
An understanding of karma changes how we choose to live our lives.
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