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 Transforming hindrances and adversity
How our spiritual progress is dependent on all sentient beings. Verses 103-118 of Chapter 6…
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Challenging the ego
How the Dharma challenges our self-centered mind. Verses 99-102 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
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Venerable Thubten Tsultrim Review of the intermediate scope practices of the la...
Review of the topics and practices in common with the intermediate scope practitioner.
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Praise and reputation
Giving up attachment to praise and a good reputation. Verses 90-98 of Shantideva's "Engaging in…
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Working with jealousy
Counteracting our jealous mind that resents our enemies' good fortune. Verses 80-89 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Chapter 12: Quiz review part 2
Review and discussion of questions on refuting wrong views. The second part covers questions 9-16…
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Transforming anger
How to change our perspective about suffering to stop anger from arising. Verses 70-79 of…
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Facing harm with fortitude
The inappropriateness of anger in response to others' contempt and harmful actions. Verses 52-69 of…
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Anger and forgiveness
A review of how the angry mind works and how our self-centeredness prevents us from…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa 
Working with difficult situations
The fortitude of being indifferent to harm. Verses 35-51 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
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Understanding anger
The fortitude of practicing the Dharma. Verses 22-34 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging in…
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