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 Holding others dear
How to counteract the judgmental mind that over-emphasizes the faults of others.
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The welfare of all beings
What it means to work for the wellbeing and happiness of all sentient beings. Seeing…
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The shaper of our life and death
An understanding of karma changes how we choose to live our lives.
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The reality of our existence
Seeing that there is no freedom when we take rebirth under ignorance, afflictions, and karma.…
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Verse 25-1: Without ornaments
A practice to transform whatever we encounter, so that it’s not related to ego.
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Verse 24-2: Marks of a buddha
Explaining the origin and significance of the signs and marks of the Buddha.
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Contemplating death
Contemplating death helps us establish healthy relationships with our friends, our possessions, and our body.
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Introduction to the nine-point death meditation
An introduction to the nine-point death meditation. Two sets of three points are covered in…
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Practicing the Dharma, transforming the mind
Identifying incorrect thoughts and applying effort and fortitude, practicing the Dharma by putting the teachings…
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Verse 24-1: Wearing ornaments
Being adorned by inner qualities of generosity, ethical conduct, fortitude, joyous effort, meditative stabilization, and…
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Verse 23-2: Mahayana walking meditation
Walking meditation in Mahayana, Pali and Prasangika way. Not to let a moment go by…
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Verse 23-1: Lifting all beings from samsara
A walking meditation to remember bodhicitta, be more caring and mindful for the people around…
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