Teachings

Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Collective karma

An explanation of collective karma and how we should be careful and clear about the…

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Karmic results

If a karmic action is completed certain results will follow. The quality of your rebirth…

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Far-reaching attitude of generosity

The importance of the mental attitude during the act of giving. How small acts of…

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 35-41

How much attachment we have for the body, yet only the karma we create in…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Training in the five powers

How to practice the power of intention, the power of the white seed, and the…

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 27-34

How bodhisattavas, because of great compassion, work continuously to benefit sentient beings,

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 20-26

How transforming mind and overcoming afflicted attitudes is the essence of Dharma practice.

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 15-19

How great compassion is an important quality of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha that makes them…

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 1-14

Review of first 14 verses that describe the qualities of great compassion.

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