Teachings

Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Facing our faults

It's not enough to talk about the Dharma we know, it's about being a sincere…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: Refuge in the Three Jewels

A stable refuge comes from understanding the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. By strengthening our refuge…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

“Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 2 q...

Discussion of quiz part 2 questions 19-21 to review verses from Chapter 1. An explanation…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: Two meditations on death

Using the nine-point death meditation and imagining our own death to help us lead a…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

“Precious Garland” review: Quiz question...

The review of Chapter 1 verses continues with a discussion of questions 19-22 from part…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: The actual meditation session

A review of the points of the text on the meditation session, between session activities…

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A young woman works in the Sravasti Abbey garden.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

Karma and your life: Taking refuge and precepts

The meaning of taking refuge in the Three Jewels and taking precepts. How to keep…

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A young woman works in the Sravasti Abbey garden.
Karma and Your Life

Karma and your life: Questions and answers, part 3

Responses to questions on karma in daily situations and relationships, how we can refrain from…

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A young woman works in the Sravasti Abbey garden.
Karma and Your Life

Karma and your life: The results of karma

An understanding of karma gives us the power to create the kind of experiences we…

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