Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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The six perfections comprise the entire Mahayana
How the six perfections encompass all the Mahayana practices.
View PostDharma questions and answers
Venerable Thubten Chodron answers questions on a variety of Dharma topics from her experience.
View PostThe perfection of joyous effort
How to build a strong foundation for our spiritual practice with joyous effort.
View PostIdentifying our buttons
Learning to work with our sensitivities and the power of forgiveness.
View PostReview of the value and intent of monastic life
Reviewing the value and intent of monastic life, from Chapter 5.
View PostThree kinds of ethical conduct
Three kinds of ethical conduct and eleven groups of people to benefit when we can.
View PostWe have the power to change
By taking responsibility for our ethical conduct, we can transform our lives and benefit others.
View PostRepaying the kindness of others
The limitations of personal liberation and the happiness of working for the benefit of others.
View PostSamsara is not a vacation
Seeing the kindness of others motivates us to work towards liberation for their benefit.
View PostKeeping a long-term perspective
It's critical that we keep a long-term motivation instead of the happiness of this life…
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