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 Verse 99: The magical ritual
The surest way to vanquish the demons of our afflictions is not through magical rituals,…
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Verse 98: The supreme treasure
How the practice of genuine generosity reaps infinite wealth in our spiritual practice.
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Verse 97: The supreme goodness
How taming the mind is the best way for us to be of benefit to…
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The far-reaching practice of fortitude
The three types of fortitude that help to transform how we view hardships and overcome…
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Verse 96: Do not do unto others
How we often go against the golden rule by inflicting the harm we have received…
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Chapter 1: Verses 2-3
Because a series of good rebirths provides the foundation for liberation and awakening, the causes…
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Verse 95: The wisest amongst learned beings
Knowing what to practice and what to abandon on the spiritual path makes us wise.
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Verse 94: Those with right livelihood
How to practice right livelihood as monastics and laypeople.
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Verse 93: Elders with wisdom
The Buddhist perspective on those to whom we can turn for guidance, and who are…
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Far-reaching generosity and ethical conduct
How to cultivate the three kinds of generosity, and the three types of ethical conduct.…
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Chapter 1: Upper rebirth and highest good
An introduction to the text in the context of Nagarjuna's other treatises on the Middle…
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Cherishing others
The benefits of cherishing others and practicing fortitude. Verses 119-134 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's…
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