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 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…
View Post Appreciating the opportunity to practice
Sharing from discussion groups about what we take for granted, what to prioritize in our…
View Post I, me, myself and mine
A deeper look at the third seal: all phenomena lack a self. The meaning of…
View Post 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…
View Post 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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Karma and the wish for freedom
An explanation of karma. How to benefit ourselves and others by developing the ten virtues.
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Eroding self-centeredness
How we can use the meditation on taking on the suffering of others to erode…
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Taking on the suffering of others
How to meditate on taking the suffering of others, beginning with taking on the suffering…
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