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 Equanimity and bodhicitta
Equanimity for all beings is the foundation upon which bodhicitta is developed. How the bodhicitta…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Meditation session outline
Venerable Thubten Tarpa reviews the three phases of a meditation session and how to conduct…
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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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Thich Nhat Hanh The Fifth Precept: Diet for a Mindful Society
A fresh perspective on the fifth Buddhist lay precept - going beyond abstaining from intoxicants…
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The Fourth Precept: Deep Listening and Loving Speech
A fresh perspective on the fourth Buddhist lay precept - speech that heals and promotes…
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The Third Precept: Sexual Responsibility
A fresh perspective on the third Buddhist lay precept - healing ourselves and our society…
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The Second Precept: Generosity
A fresh perspective on the second precept - moving beyond not stealing to cultivating an…
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The First Precept: Reverence for Life
A fresh perspective on the first Buddhist lay precept - promoting nonviolence and protecting life.
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The Five Wonderful Precepts: Introduction
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh argues eloquently for the relevance of Buddhist ethics in contemporary…
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Chapter 15: Tantra and conclusion
Finishing up Chapter 15 on tantra and ending the course with the book’s conclusion.
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