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 Chodron teaching the Dharma and smiling very happily.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Qualities of the student

The qualities of a good disciple as well as the benefits and ways of serving…

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Venerable Chodron teaching the Dharma and smiling very happily.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

The benefits of having a teacher

How we benefit from the great kindness of our teachers and how to cultivate the…

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Venerable Chodron teaching the Dharma and smiling very happily.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Finding our spiritual guide

Why we need a spiritual mentor, the qualities to look for, and how to go…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Advantages of cherishing others

The advantages of cherishing others, what it means to cherish others, and how to view…

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Rays of sun coming through trees.
Seven-point Mind Training

Replacing self-centeredness with cherishing others

It is essential to cherish others in order to rid ourselves of self-centered thought. In…

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Seven-point Mind Training

The effects of self-centeredness

How the self-centered attitude is not who we are, and how not to confuse it…

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Teachings by Geshe Sopa

Chapter 6: Verses 31-45

Contemplating precious human life and the third kind of patience—the patience of not retaliating

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Rays of sun coming through trees.
Seven-point Mind Training

Review: Advantages of bodhicitta

Reviewing the advantages of bodhicitta and the two methods for developing bodhicitta.

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