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 The three higher trainings and the eight fold path
The three higher trainings—ethics, concentration and wisdom—are explained with the practices of the eightfold noble…
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Online teaching resources
A compilation of the teachings of Venerable Thubten Chodron on taking refuge in the Three…
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The light of liberation: True satisfaction and fulfi...
Using reasoning to develop confidence that nirvana and awakening are possible. The factors that make…
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Mind and rebirth
Using reasoning to establish confidence in the continuity of the mind and rebirth. How to…
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Letting go of the eight worldly concerns
When there is freedom from the eight worldly concerns there is room to create virtue…
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The value and purpose of a precious human life
The purpose of Dharma practice is to bring a sense of internal peace, well being…
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Creating the causes for a precious human life
How meditation on the value of a precious human life generates great enthusiasm for Dharma…
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The importance of reflecting on a precious human life
Developing self-confidence and appreciating our potential are the chief purposes of contemplating our precious human…
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Refuge and precept discussion questions
Topics for discussion regarding taking refuge in the Three Jewels and the five lay precepts.
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“Five Faultless Gifts” and “Five B...
The benefits of the five precepts according to the Buddhist scriptures.
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Thanissaro Bhikkhu The healing power of the precepts
Taking precepts can act as an antidote to low self-esteem, regret, and denial, which block…
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