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 The meaning and purpose of renunciation
Examining our experiences through the lens of the Buddha's teachings will give rise to a…
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Creating harmony with others
How cultivating transparency and humility as part of our Dharma practice can create harmonious relationships…
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A community based on shared values
How Sravasti Abbey was established as a community based on Dharma values and principles.
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Creating our experience
How better understanding the law of karma and its effects helps us create happiness in…
View Post Exploring karma
The meaning of karma and an examination of the many ways of describing and considering…
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Dependent arising and our true nature
Dependent arising and how it acts as a reason to establish the emptiness of inherent…
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Inquiry and faith
We don’t get enlightened simply by having faith but through transforming our mind.
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Chapter 1: Verses 7-36
Encouragement to really make the generation of bodhicitta the foremost thing in our life, leading…
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The author's intention in composing the text and learning from his humility. The conditions to…
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Explanation: there's no irreparable gap between who we are and the goal of Buddhahood. The…
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Setting the context, motivation and attitude to learn the text. Explaining the Buddhist concept of…
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37 Practices: Verses 29-37
The perfections of concentration and wisdom, and the final verses on the practices of bodhisattvas.
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