For Young People

Teachings from the annual Young Adults Explore Buddhism program and talks especially for youths.

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Venerable Chodron, Venerable Jigme and VenerableDamcho with a group of Buddhist Youth.
For Young People

Key strategies for Buddhist youth leaders

Suggestions and tips to mentors of Buddhist youth for becoming better leaders.

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2012

Providing inner tools for young adults

An introduction to Young Adult Week 2012, stressing the importance of providing a safe space…

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Portrait of a angry child
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2011

Anger in the moment

The afflictions are not the nature of the mind. Anger is just a moment, and…

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A paper with the wordings: In the end, only kindness matters, stick on window with raindrops.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2011

The kindness of others

Seeing kindness and repaying with a genuine wish to benefit. Give and let the giving…

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A blue sign with a green color potion in a bottle and the words: Potions for all Afflictions
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2011

Antidotes to the afflictions

As children we were totally dependent on the kindness of others. Seeing that, we become…

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Man with 2 heads scratching his heads
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2011

Discussion on relationships

A look at how emotions arise from within ourselves. We are not responsible for others’…

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Abbey sangha with young adults waiting for Dharma teaching by Venerable Chodron
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2011

Introduction to monastery life

Real spiritual practice is about transforming our minds and letting the teachings influence the way…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2009-10

The unhappy mind

Realizing the true cause of the unhappiness is our self-centered mind, cultivating inner strength to…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2009-10

Death and impermanence

Considering the reality of death and generating the correct view of death to create clarity…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2009-10

How to relate to a spiritual mentor

Recognizing our strengths and capabilities, becoming aware of our issues and challenges with authority, understanding…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2009-10

Dharma in a consumer society

Understanding the real purpose of Dharma practice and having the discipline to practice in a…

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