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 Commitment to contentment
Discussing the importance of monastics cultivating an attitude of contentment and commitment to upholding the…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Taking and giving—tonglen
Explanation of exchanging self and others and taking and giving.
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Ten points monastics should reflect on
Explaining ten points that the Buddha recommended for all monastics to reflect on; also, how…
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Cherishing others
The benefits of cherishing others, and what it means to exchange oneself and others.
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Maintaining the purity of the Sangha
Describing how to maintain the purity of the Sangha, including some motivating advice from Master…
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Disadvantages of self-centeredness
How the self-centered attitude is the cause of problems in our life.
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Intent and purpose of monastic life
Continuing the section on The Intent and Purpose of Monastic Life, from Chapter 5.
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Different methods for equalizing and exchanging self...
Explanation of the meditations to develop bodhicitta.
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Intent and purpose of monastic life
Explaining difference between the existence of the Dharma and the flourishing of the Dharma, as…
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Equalizing and exchanging oneself and others
Developing bodhicitta through exchanging self and others.
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Venerable Thubten Samten Recollecting the Three Jewels
Discussing the practice of the six recollections, according to the Sanskrit and Pali traditions.
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Compassion, extraordinary attitude, & bodhicitta
Steps 5 - 7 of the 7-point cause and effect method to develop bodhicitta.
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