Buddhist Worldview

An overview of core Buddhist concepts: the four truths of the aryas, rebirth, karma, refuge, and more.

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Venerable Chodron meditating.
Buddhist Worldview

Contemplating impermanence

Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…

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Closeup of Ven. Chodron's face while teaching.
Karma and Your Life

Karma and compassion: Part 2 of 2

The four immeasurables (love, compassion, joy, equanimity) as antidotes to negative karma.

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Closeup of Ven. Chodron's face while teaching.
Karma and Your Life

Karma and compassion: Part 1 of 2

In her discussion of what the Buddha meant by karma, Venerable Chodron talks about how…

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Venerable Chodron teaching the Dharma and smiling very happily.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Relying on the teacher

What it means to rely on our spiritual mentors and the many benefits of doing…

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Venerable Chodron teaching the Dharma and smiling very happily.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Why we need a teacher

The reasons we need a spiritual mentor and the importance of cultivating our own motivations…

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Venerable Chodron teaching the Dharma and smiling very happily.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Qualities of the student

The qualities of a good disciple as well as the benefits and ways of serving…

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Venerable Chodron teaching the Dharma and smiling very happily.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

The benefits of having a teacher

How we benefit from the great kindness of our teachers and how to cultivate the…

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Venerable Chodron teaching the Dharma and smiling very happily.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Finding our spiritual guide

Why we need a spiritual mentor, the qualities to look for, and how to go…

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Buddhist Worldview

Practicing the Dharma, transforming the mind

Identifying incorrect thoughts and applying effort and fortitude, practicing the Dharma by putting the teachings…

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Buddhist Worldview

Seeing ourselves as we really are

How to develop a beneficial and realistic view of ourselves and others.

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