Refuge in the Three Jewels
The Buddhist perspective on faith and how to cultivate a sense of confidence in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Practical guidelines for good living
How and why we take refuge and an elaboration on the specific and common guidelines…
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Understanding refuge
Exploring the meaning and benefits of taking refuge in the Three Jewels and how to…
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Taking refuge and the five precepts
The difference between taking refuge and the Christian ceremony of baptism, as well whether or…
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Purifying for refuge practice
Why purification is necessary; practices for taking refuge in spiritual mentors, the Buddhas, the Dharma,…
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Ajahn Amaro Life without sila is like a car without brakes
The importance of sila, or ethical conduct, from a Theravadan perspective.
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Taking refuge: From “Open Heart, Clear Mind...
What taking refuge means, why we go for refuge in the Three Jewels, the qualities…
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Lama Thubten Yeshe 
Refuge groups
Aimed specifically at Dharma groups, the reasons for taking refuge and how to organize and…
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