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 Creating positive experiences for ourselves and others
How we each create our experiences based on our thoughts, words, and actions, and how…
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Introduction to Buddhist practice and community living
Introduction to Sravasti Abbey's annual program for young adults, with advice on how to practice…
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The eight worldly concerns
Examining the eight worldly concerns in terms of discovering a deeper meaning and purpose to…
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Compassion seeing emptiness
Importance of daily practice and applying the teachings in our lives.
View Post 108 Verses: Verses 8-9
Different ways to view sentient beings in order to cultivate deeper compassion.
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Seeing the source of attachment or anger in order for us to eliminate them.
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Seeing how our own afflictions are our real enemy and how we should be relentless…
View Post Guided meditation on Verse 7
How changing our world view can help us move in the right direction.
View Post 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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Venerable Thubten Semkye Anger and other disturbing attitudes
A look at the definition and characteristics of afflictions such as anger, pride, and jealousy,…
View Post 108 Verses: Verses 1-6
How great compassion protects our minds from afflictions and guides us through the spiritual path.
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