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 Discovering the source of problems
How the mind reifies objects, creating false appearances, causing afflictions to arise.
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The need for insight
Examples of how we actively misapprehend reality and the problems it brings.
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My religion is kindness
Starting with a summary of His Holiness' perspective on universal spiritual values. Identifying our counterproductive…
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Qualities of bodhisattva ground 7
Explanation of the qualities achieved by a bodhisattva on the seventh ground including which afflictions…
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vow 45
A detailed explanation of the 45th auxiliary precept, that of acting to stop someone who…
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Long refuge and precepts ceremony
The ceremony for renewing refuge and the five lay precepts, good to do twice a…
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Qualities of bodhisattva grounds 4-6
The qualities and practices of grounds 4-6, as well as what is eliminated and acquired…
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Importance of a spiritual teacher
A question-and-answer session with the young adults, covering such topics as spiritual teachers and the…
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Comparing ourselves with others
Antidotes that counteract comparing ourselves with others.
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Karma, purification, and precepts
The four opponent powers for purifying our negative actions. How taking precepts can prevent us…
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