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Venerable Thubten Chodron Reflecting on death and impermanence
Reflecting on death helps to set priorities and let go of things that are not…
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The disadvantages of the eight worldly concerns
Contemplating the eight worldly concerns helps to make good choices and see what to practice…
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Contemplating the value of our precious human rebirth
How contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind inspires Dharma practice. Recognizing the potential…
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Ten Percent Happier interview: What’s your mot...
Dan Harris interviews Venerable Chodron for the Ten Percent Happier podcast. They talk about motivation,…
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Ego, A Tibetan Buddhist perspective
Is the word ego, as we commonly use it, the same as self-grasping ignorance? Venerable…
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One Teacher Many Traditions with Institut Vajra Yogini
Venerable Thubten Chodron gives a webinar on the book she co-authored with the Dalai Lama.
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The five main topics studied in Tibetan Buddhist mon...
An overview of the educational program in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries with descriptions of the five…
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The seven jewels of the aryas: Cultivating wisdom
Discussing the seventh jewel of the aryas, wisdom, and the three ways we can develop…
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The seven jewels of the aryas: Personal integrity
How to increase your integrity and consideration for others, considering what kind of person we…
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The seven jewels of the aryas: Consideration for sel...
Personal integrity and consideration for others, the fifth and sixth jewels of the aryas.
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The seven jewels of the aryas: Learning in Tibetan M...
The study programs in the Tibetan monasteries, which is very different from learning programs in…
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The seven jewels of the aryas: Learning
Learning, the fourth jewel of the aryas, and how to best learn the Dharma.
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