Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Turning the Dharma wheel and buddha nature
Explaining how the progression of teachings in the three turnings of the wheel presents the…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro What to do between sessions
Explaining the four causes to restrain the mind as what to do in the periods…
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Four puzzling points
Explaining the four puzzling points, from the section, "A Puzzle", in Chapter 13.
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What to do during the actual session
Explaining how to practice mediation in general, continuing the teaching from Chapter 5.
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The six preparatory practices
Explaining the six preparatory practices and describing the seven-limb prayer, from Chapter 5.
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Reliance on a teacher
Explaining the benefits of reliance and the faults of improper reliance in relation to the…
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The way to rely on a teacher
Leading a guided meditation on relating to a spiritual teacher in a healthy, realistic way…
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“Courageous Compassion” book launch
Overview of the topics in the book and their significance.
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How to see the spiritual mentor
Explaining the characteristics of a student and describing how to develop faith and three ways…
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The ethical conduct of gathering virtue and benefiti...
Explanation of the 2nd and 3rd types of ethical conduct.
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Questions and answers on ethical conduct
Answers to questions on ethical conduct and Buddhism.
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Purification of misdeeds with Q&A
Purification of nonvirtue and answers to questions on ethical conduct.
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