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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 Nirvana as the object of meditation
Continuing teaching from Chapter 11, explaining nirvana as the object of meditation.
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The foulness of the body
To counter desire for the body, Shantideva gives us verses to pull back the veil…
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Perfection of generosity: Non-material giving
Three types of offering non-material generosity, by reverence, protection, and love.
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Perfection of generosity: Giving fearlessly
Supporting ethical and virtuous conduct with conventional analysis, and generosity of even most precious possessions…
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Perfection of generosity: Do we really own anything?
Investigating the mental attitude of ownership of objects and generosity
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Perfection of generosity: Learning to connect with e...
Recognizing similarities across humanity and creating an economy of generosity.
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Perfection of generosity: What makes generosity sincere
How to evaluate our intentions for giving and an explanation of different types of generosity…
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The skeleton in the body
Commentary to verses 41-47 of Shantideva's Chapter 8. Reflecting on the nature of the body…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Prāsaṅgika Madhyamaka tenets: Part 3
Explanation of the Prāsaṅgika Madhyamaka assertions on valid cognizers.
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Nirvana in the Pali tradition
Continuing teaching from Chapter 11, covering non-abiding nirvana and nirvana as the cessation of duhkha…
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Imagining our death and pacifying distractions
Commentary on verses from Shanitdeva on the benefits of subduing distractions to meditation including attachment…
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Prāsaṅgika Madhyamaka tenets: Part 2
Explanation of the two truths according to the Prāsaṅgika tenet school.
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