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 Understanding refuge
Exploring the meaning and benefits of taking refuge in the Three Jewels and how to…
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The four noble truths
A brief description of the four noble truths and why the Buddha taught them the…
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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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The four noble truths
The truths of suffering and the causes of suffering, and cultivating a proper motivation for…
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Mind, rebirth, and liberation
What happens to the mindstream continuum after death and the causes and conditions that influence…
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Understanding the mind
A talk about the Buddhist conception of mind, the source of happiness and suffering, and…
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How to rely on a spiritual teacher
The qualities of a spiritual mentor and a disciple as well as how to cultivate…
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Julie Rae - Jun 18, 1997
Julie Rae Working for sentient beings
The many ways in which spiritual teachers work for the benefit of all sentient beings.
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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