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 Chonyi Working with anger
Examining how the source of our anger is our own mind, and that we have…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Changing our minds and emotional habits
How ignorance projects a mode of existence onto things that doesn't exist. Advice on how…
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Overcoming obstacles to Dharma practice
Advice on how to build and keep a consistent practice followed by a talk about…
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Guided meditation on death and impermanence
Seeing that death is definite and lifespan uncertain reflecting on the eight worldly concerns can…
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Chapter 9: Quiz answers and discussion
Discussion of review questions for Chapter 9 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the Middle Way."
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Venerable Thubten Tsultrim Guided meditation on the value of a precious human r...
How to contemplate the value and rarity of a precious human rebirth to make life…
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Steadfastness and self-confidence
How to distinguish self-confidence from conceit, engaging in virtue with enthusiasm, and the disadvantages of…
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A joyous long-term vision
The importance of aspiration and a joyous long-term vision, self-confidence, and an examination of the…
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Awakening joy
How to generate armor-like joyous effort, avoid despondency, and counteract laziness, discouragement and weariness.
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Counteracting laziness
The different types of laziness and how to counteract them, and the importance of remembering…
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Joyous effort, ignorance, and laziness
This retreat on joyous effort begins with teachings on cultivating fortitude and counteracting laziness to…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Guided meditation on precious human rebirth
A meditation on the unique qualities of a precious human life to see our fortunate…
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