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 advantages of bodhicitta
Ten ways that the practice of altruism benefits an altruistic person in his or her…
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The five types of afflictive views
By learning about the types of afflictive views we can look at our own mind…
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Chapter 3: Verses 292-300
Completion of the explanation of the 25 special qualities of amassing the collections of merit…
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Outline of Nagarjuna’s “Precious Garland”
An outline of Nagarjuna's "Precious Garland of Advice for a King" according to Gyaltsap Je's…
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General characteristics of karma
The four characteristics of karma, with examples from personal stories.
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Fundamentals of Buddhism
The four truths for beings who have direct realization of the nature of reality.
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Ignorance, doubt, and afflictive views
Continued explanation of the root afflictions, the cause of our unsatisfactory experiences. Outline of the…
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Chapter 3: Verses 287-293
Continued explanation of the 25 qualities attained through creating the causes and conditions for the…
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Dr. Russell Kolts Compassion-focused therapy
Dr. Russell Kolts from Eastern Washington University shares on how he brings compassion into his…
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The mind, rebirth, and karma
Exploring core Buddhist concepts of rebirth and karma with the young adults.
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Mind is the source of our experience
Venerable Thubten Chodron begins the annual program for young adults by explaining the Buddhist theory…
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