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 Miscarriages and karma
Sometimes a baby is stillborn. The grief of the parents often is very deep. An…
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Commentary on the author’s introduction
Explanation of the author's homage and introduction of the text. What Dharma practice means and…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Anger in the moment
The afflictions are not the nature of the mind. Anger is just a moment, and…
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The kindness of others
Seeing kindness and repaying with a genuine wish to benefit. Give and let the giving…
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Antidotes to the afflictions
As children we were totally dependent on the kindness of others. Seeing that, we become…
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Fundamental and Universal Vehicles
The differences between the Fundamental and Universal Vehicles, and a background to the root text.
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Discussion on relationships
A look at how emotions arise from within ourselves. We are not responsible for others’…
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Meditation practice: Observing the breath
A look at what the mind is, followed by a discussion regarding how to relate…
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Introduction to monastery life
Real spiritual practice is about transforming our minds and letting the teachings influence the way…
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Working with karma
How we create karma and what we can do to create the causes for happiness…
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Aspiring and engaging bodhicitta
For those who wish to live with bodhicitta—the precepts of both aspiring and engaging bodhicitta,…
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