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 Buddhist meditation
An overview of the different types of Buddhist meditation and how they are practiced.
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Exploring the Buddha’s teachings
Becoming aware of what cyclic existence is and developing a sincere wish to be free…
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 39-41
A continuing discussion about the precepts regarding not eliminating what harms others.
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The first bodhisattva ground
Continuing with the commentary on the first bodhisattva ground, the four factors or qualities which…
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Zopa Herron Review Quiz 2: Questions 7-8
The demarcation of entering the Mahayana path of preparation, and at what path hearer arhats…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Review Quiz 2: Questions 5-6
The Mahayana grounds and paths quiz is continued with questions 5-6.
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Chapter 6: Verses 27-38
Refuting that causes with self-power exist and the fortitude of being indifferent to harm.
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Chapter 6: Verses 17-26
The fortitude of enduring suffering and the fortitude of definitely thinking about emptiness and dependent…
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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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Practicing “The Eight Verses of Thought Transf...
How to practice the eight verses to transform how we view others and the world.
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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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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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