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 Chodron giving a talk in front of the large Buddha statue at Phor Kark See Monastery in Singapore.
Thought Training

Taking problems onto the spiritual path

Transcript of a talk on using the Dharma to transform our problems into opportunities for…

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Attachment

How the afflictions such as attachment are concepts created by our mind.

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Non-harmfulness and equanimity

Developing deeper levels of compassion. Balanced state of mind in meditation when there is no…

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Conscientiousness

Importance of cherishing the positive actions and how that strengthens mindfulness.

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Joyous effort and pliancy

Overcoming laziness in order to practice Dharma. The importance of cultivating mental flexibility to strengthen…

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Non-hatred and non-bewilderment

How to be open-minded to develop patience and love. The importance of thinking about and…

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Non-attachment

Cultivating non-attachment in order to relate to the world in a balanced way.

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Concentration and wisdom

Interplay between mental factors and correlation to lamrim for developing meditative stabilization and wisdom.

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Cesara, a guest at the Abbey, emptying water bowls.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

Purifying for refuge practice

Why purification is necessary; practices for taking refuge in spiritual mentors, the Buddhas, the Dharma,…

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