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 six preliminary practices, part 1
The six activities that prepare the body and mind for the meditation session.
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Experiencing the results of karma
How karma affects our habits and our experiences in life.
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Chapter 1: Verses 57-62
To get to the view of the middle way that avoids the two extremes is…
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Creating the causes of happiness
How understanding karma helps us to focus on what truly matters, and to create the…
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Attachment to the body
Contemplating the amount of time we spend seeking pleasure for and pampering our body when…
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The nine-point death meditation
Reflecting on our relationships with money, possessions, friends, and relatives, and the karma we create…
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How to rely on spiritual mentors in thought and deed
How to work with our mind so that we maintain a good relationship with our…
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Moving towards our spiritual goals
While it is important to know what we are moving away from in our spiritual…
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Chapter 1: Verses 49-56
Refuting the two extreme views—that things are totally nonexistent or inherently exist. Without abandoning the…
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Cultivating peace from the inside out
How to generate sustainable compassion for social engagement.
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The qualities of spiritual mentors and students
The qualities to look for in a spiritual mentor and the qualities to develop from…
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Chapter 1: Verses 45-48
Refuting inherent existence eliminates grasping at true existence and leads to liberation. Refuting inherent existence…
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