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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 Verse 67: The wise and skilled teacher
The importance of finding our own internal wisdom, integrating the Dharma into our lives so…
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The second noble truth: the root afflictions
Looking at the six root afflictions—the causes of problems in this life and future lives.
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Chapter 13: Verses 312-320
Refuting inherent existence by analyzing how visual and auditory objects are perceived.
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The first noble truth: Our situation in samsara
Looking at the reality of our present situation will motivate us seek authentic happiness.
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Chapter 13: Verses 307-311
Refuting the inherent existence of visual objects as well as of the eye sense faculty…
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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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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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