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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 Quiz: Aryadeva’s 400 Stanzas, Chapter 12
Quiz questions for a review of chapter 12 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the Middle…
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The bodhisattva precepts: Part 3 and the six perfect...
The Bodhisattva precepts on the ethical conduct of benefiting others. The importance of practicing the…
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Chapter 16: Verses 395-400
The final refutations of true existence and the completion of the commentary on Aryadeva's 400…
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Inner peace, world peace
How freeing the mind from destructive emotions can change the world.
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Verse 91: Guarding our body, speech, and mind
How mindfulness of the actions of our three doors is crucial in creating happiness for…
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Verse 90: The auspicious omen of love
How love for ourselves and others creates harmony wherever we are.
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The bodhisattva precepts: Part 2
Commentary on the auxiliary bodhisattva vows and how they help us to practice the six…
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Verse 89: The supreme possession
Integrating the Dharma into our lives is the wisest way to support our decision-making process.
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Verse 88: Seeds of joy
How purification and making merit support all aspects of our Dharma practice.
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Chapter 16: Verses 383-394
Chipping away at self-grasping. Further refutations of arguments positing non-existence and inherent existence.
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Verse 87: Protecting the Dharma jewel
How the Dharma teachings that we have heard, thought, and meditated on are the most…
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The bodhisattva precepts: Part 1
What it means to take and observe the bodhisattva vows. Explanation of the 18 root…
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