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 The ethical conduct of restraining from nonvirtue
Practicing the first of the three types of ethical conduct.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro The importance of a teacher
Explaining the qualities of a spiritual mentor, continuing the teaching from Chapter 4.
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The practices of bodhisattvas—four types of generosity
Four types of generosity based on what is being given.
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The practices of bodhisattvas—the six perfections
The necessity of practicing the six perfections.
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How to explain the Dharma
Continuing teaching from Chapter 3, explaining the benefits of teaching the dharma and the proper…
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How to approach the Dharma
Explaining giving up the three faults of a vessel and relying on the six perceptions,…
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Looking for the heart
A look at the nature of the mind and the three principle aspects of the…
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Rejuvenate your life
How the Buddha’s teachings can help us have a happy mind meaningful life.
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How to see yourself as you really are
How to loosen concrete ideas of our own and other people’s identities.
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The greatness of the Dharma
Explaining the greatness of the dharma from Chapter 2 and describing the benefits of listening…
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Chapter 8: Verses 8-12
How to free yourself from attachment. Commentary on Chapter 8 of "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's…
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