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108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: A bucket in a well

Comparing how we go from one birth to another repeatedly through an analogy of bucket…

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

108 Verses: Verse 7

Three types of sufferings that we experience and their causes.

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Cover of book Open Heart, Clearn Mind.
Open Heart, Clear Mind

Anger and other disturbing attitudes

A look at the definition and characteristics of afflictions such as anger, pride, and jealousy,…

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

108 Verses: Verses 1-6

How great compassion protects our minds from afflictions and guides us through the spiritual path.

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Statute of a buddha and a candle light shining in front of the buddha.
Bodhisattva Path

Buddha’s life and Mahayana

Reflecting on Buddha's life on Vesak Day. Qualities of a bodhisattva as an inspiration in…

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Small gold Buddha statue.
Essence of Refined Gold

Benefits of taking refuge

Taking refuge brings us closer to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.

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Ken with eyes closed in front of the large Abbey thangka.
Essence of Refined Gold

The meaning of precepts

The beginning of the path to enlightenment is the taking of precepts.

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Essence of Refined Gold

Guidelines after taking refuge

Integrating the practice of taking refuge and keeping precepts into daily life, and the benefits…

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Statue of a Bodhisattva.
Essence of Refined Gold

Bodhisattva paths and grounds

The path the bodhisattva takes to become a Buddha.

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Essence of Refined Gold

Activities of a buddha

The Buddha's activities help all sentient beings to progress on the path.

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Face of Buddha
Essence of Refined Gold

Developing the qualities of a buddha

What a Buddha is, what a Buddha does, and how to become a Buddha.

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Open Heart, Clear Mind

Taking the ache out of attachment

Looking at how attachment causes problems and real happiness comes from letting go of attachment.

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