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 Buddha nature and precious human life
Seeing our potential and the conducive circumstances we have to actualize it.
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Equalizing and exchanging self and others
A discussion of Shantideva's nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others as a method of…
View Post The seven-point cause-and-effect practice
Practices that develop the bodhicitta aspiration to attain buddhahood in order to benefit all sentient…
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The four noble truths
A look at the unsatisfactory nature of cyclic existence and how to practice the noble…
View Post Seeking enlightenment for the benefit of others
Teaching on equanimity and bodhicitta from a series of talks on The Essence of Refined…
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Liberation from dukkha
The origin of dukkha and how the three higher trainings lead to liberation from cyclic…
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Rebirth and karma
Understanding rebirth and its relationship to karma, and taking responsibility for our lives.
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Refuge and precepts ceremony
Teachings on taking the five lay precepts with or without celibacy and the eight precepts…
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True origins
Exploration of the second noble truth including an in-depth look at the root afflictions and…
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Sufferings of cyclic existence
A realistic look at the defects of cyclic existence and the determination to be free.
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The truth of dukkha
Exploration of the first noble truth, the truth of dukkha: recognizing the defects of samsara,…
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