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Grounds and Paths

Review Quiz 2: Questions 5-6

The Mahayana grounds and paths quiz is continued with questions 5-6.

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 27-38

Refuting that causes with self-power exist and the fortitude of being indifferent to harm.

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 17-26

The fortitude of enduring suffering and the fortitude of definitely thinking about emptiness and dependent…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 12-16

An overview of the first five Chapters of "A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of…

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Venerable teaching and gesturing with her hand.
Four Truths for the Aryas

The four attributes of true of origins of dukkha

The cause of suffering is not external situations and people, but the internal afflictions and…

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Venerable teaching and gesturing with her hand.
Four Truths for the Aryas

The four attributes of true of dukkha

Contemplating the four attributes of the first truth leads to developing renunciation and a motivation…

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Grounds and Paths

Review Quiz 2: Questions 3-4

How stabilizing and analytical meditation relate to serenity and insight, and levels of bodhicitta.

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2012

Providing inner tools for young adults

An introduction to Young Adult Week 2012, stressing the importance of providing a safe space…

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Cover of Buddhism for Beginners.
Buddhism for Beginners

Love and compassion

The difference between love and attachment, expanding our love and compassion for others, and the…

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Grounds and Paths

Review Quiz 2: Questions 1-2

Review of questions 1-2 from the Mahayana grounds and paths quiz and an explanation of…

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Sonam Gyatso the Third Dalai Lama
Grounds and Paths

Quiz 2: Mahayana grounds and paths

The questions for a quiz on the Mahayana grounds and paths portion of the teachings.

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