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 Contemplating impermanence
Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…
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Karma and compassion: Part 2 of 2
The four immeasurables (love, compassion, joy, equanimity) as antidotes to negative karma.
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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 Thubten Chonyi Relying on the teacher
What it means to rely on our spiritual mentors and the many benefits of doing…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Why we need a teacher
The reasons we need a spiritual mentor and the importance of cultivating our own motivations…
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Qualities of the student
The qualities of a good disciple as well as the benefits and ways of serving…
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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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Finding our spiritual guide
Why we need a spiritual mentor, the qualities to look for, and how to go…
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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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Seeing ourselves as we really are
How to develop a beneficial and realistic view of ourselves and others.
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