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 Visualizing sentient beings
How to visualize other sentient beings as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of taking…
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Visualizing the Three Jewels
How to visualize the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro)…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Review: Transforming adversity
A review of recent talks on the taking and giving meditation and transforming adversity into…
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Visualizing the Buddha
Commentary on a verse from the Lama Chӧpa Jorchӧ Puja on how to visualize the…
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Visualizing the merit field
How to visualize the merit field of holy beings as part of the preliminary practice…
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Commentary on the Heart Sutra
Commentary on the Heart Sutra and how it outlines the five paths that culminate in…
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Appreciating the opportunity to practice
Sharing from discussion groups about what we take for granted, what to prioritize in our…
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I, me, myself and mine
A deeper look at the third seal: all phenomena lack a self. The meaning of…
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Impermanence, dukkha and selflessness
Questions and answers on the first seal followed by teachings on the second seal: all…
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Taking refuge in the guru
How to take refuge in the guru as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of…
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Contemplating impermanence
Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…
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Resistance to practicing tonglen
How the taking and giving practice can transform our minds, making us happier.
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