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 Attachment, anger, and conceit
The first three of the six root afflictions that disturb the mind and lead to…
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Chapter 3: Verses 281-287
The 25 special qualities that arise from collecting merit and wisdom. Practical guidelines for creating…
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Zipping our lips
Avoiding harsh words benefits our self, prevents harming others and fosters healthy relationships.
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Reflecting on the six types of dukkha
Contemplating the six unsatisfactory conditions of cyclic existence strengthens the determination to be free and…
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Chapter 3: Verses 272-280
Practical advice for creating the collections of of merit and wisdom. The five common qualities…
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Contemplating the eight types of dukkha, part 2
Explanation of meditating on the eight types of dukkha is continued with the last four.…
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Chapter 3: Verses 268-271
Thought transformation practices that create the causes for the collection of wisdom. The four ascetic…
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Kindness vitamins: An interview
Venerable Thubten Chodron shares on how Buddhist practice has changed her life on the Third…
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Challenging self view
The various reasonings refuting that the person exists inherently in or separate from the aggregates.
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Refuting inherent existence
Analyzing whether the person is one with the aggregates, and how we have difficulty seeing…
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Emptiness and compassion
Analyzing whether the person is one or different from the aggregates.
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