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 Death time and relationships
Considering the people in our lives, the karma we create in relationship with them, and…
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Giving to those who harm us
Giving to those in the various realms and how to transform resistance towards giving to…
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Death time and possessions
Considering how our possessions will not be of help at the time of death, that…
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The time of death is indefinite
A continuation of the nine-point death meditation, considering how our time of death is indefinite,…
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Death is definite
Beginning to discuss the nine-point death meditation. How thinking about death is important and how…
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Meditating on death and impermanence
The importance of the meditation on death and impermanence, how it helps us to re-prioritize…
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Understanding the workings of the mind
How the body and the mind have distinct continuities and what makes up the mind,…
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Meditation on giving our body
Transforming our bodies into the basis for sustaining all beings and the basis for them…
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The Buddhist worldview
How our worldview is based on a solid idea of self. Our life can change…
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Karma and compassion: Part 2 of 2
The four immeasurables (love, compassion, joy, equanimity) as antidotes to negative karma.
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Karma and compassion: Part 1 of 2
In her discussion of what the Buddha meant by karma, Venerable Chodron talks about how…
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Meditation on love
How love is different from attachment and the benefits of cultivating love.
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