Buddhist Worldview
An overview of core Buddhist concepts: the four truths of the aryas, rebirth, karma, refuge, and more.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The benefits of change
Impermanence gives us the opportunity to work with our minds and create beneficial change.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The three characteristics
Understanding the three characteristics of cyclic existence can help us to see things more realistically.
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The three characteristics
A look at the characteristics in life that are unsatisfactory, and how to relate to…
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Faith based on reason and conviction
The kind of faith we should generate to eliminate the roots of suffering.
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Self-centered Attitude
The meaning of "self-centered thought" and advice for working with it.
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A kind heart as our motivation
Cultivating a kind heart as the primary motivation and purpose of our Dharma practice.
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How Buddhism differs from psychology
Although there are many overlaps between Buddhism and Western psychology, they remain two distinct disciplines.
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The noble eightfold path and the four-way test
Having a good life by training our body, speech, and mind.
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Commentary on the Heart Sutra
Commentary on the Heart Sutra and how it outlines the five paths that culminate in…
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Appreciating the opportunity to practice
Sharing from discussion groups about what we take for granted, what to prioritize in our…
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I, me, myself and mine
A deeper look at the third seal: all phenomena lack a self. The meaning of…
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Impermanence, dukkha and selflessness
Questions and answers on the first seal followed by teachings on the second seal: all…
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