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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Chapters 5-6: Verses 123–126
Causes for accomplishing bodhisattva deeds and how to overcome contaminated actions and disturbing emotions.
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Chapter 5: Verses 115-122
Benefits of cultivating faith and confidence in bodhisattvas who benefit innumerable sentient beings by skillful…
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Chapter 5: Verses 107-114
A teaching on how to achieve long-lasting happiness followed by a commentary on how bodhisattvas…
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Chapter 5: Verses 103–106
Teachings on skillful means applied by the Buddha to benefit sentient beings and the great…
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Chapter 5: Verses 101-102
A reflection on the determination to be free of suffering: what role mindfulness of death…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Qualities of the Buddha Jewel
Why the Buddha is a reliable source of refuge. The ultimate and conventional Buddha refuge.…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Review 2 of Chapter 8: Verses 178-183
Part 2 of the second review of Chapter 8 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Review of the six preparatory practices
The six practices to prepare the mind and body for the meditation session and create…
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Review 2 of Chapter 8: Verses 176-178
Part 1 of the second review of Chapter 8 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the…
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Verse 49: The parrot
Looking at how our reckless speech only comes back to trap us in trouble. We…
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Verse 48: The smelly fart
Trying to cover up our faults is a futile endeavor. Also, the sharing of a…
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The lower realms and taking refuge
Reflecting on the possibility of lower rebirth to invigorate practice and deepen refuge. The qualities…
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