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

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The back view of a golden statute of the young shakyamuni Buddha, pointing in the sky.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

Understanding refuge

Exploring the meaning and benefits of taking refuge in the Three Jewels and how to…

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A statute of a standing buddha and the background is the face of a smiling buddha.
Four Truths for the Aryas

The four noble truths

A brief description of the four noble truths and why the Buddha taught them the…

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Buddha statate in a shrine.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

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 golden face of the Buddha.
Four Truths for the Aryas

The four noble truths

The truths of suffering and the causes of suffering, and cultivating a proper motivation for…

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A paper with the words: Can you read my mind?, clip to a rope.
How Rebirth Works

Mind, rebirth, and liberation

What happens to the mindstream continuum after death and the causes and conditions that influence…

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A monk standing in front of a Buddha statue.
Buddhist Worldview

Understanding the mind

A talk about the Buddhist conception of mind, the source of happiness and suffering, and…

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Venerable Chodron saying dedications.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

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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Venerable teaching to a group of young people in Bodhgaya.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Working for sentient beings

The many ways in which spiritual teachers work for the benefit of all sentient beings.

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Cesara, a guest at the Abbey, emptying water bowls.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

Purifying for refuge practice

Why purification is necessary; practices for taking refuge in spiritual mentors, the Buddhas, the Dharma,…

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

Life without sila is like a car without brakes

The importance of sila, or ethical conduct, from a Theravadan perspective.

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Side view of buddha image with bright light in the background
Refuge in the Three Jewels

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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A bright blue color lotus
Refuge in the Three Jewels

Refuge

An examination of the reason we take refuge, the things we have relied on in…

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