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 Lamsel Review of the value and intent of monastic life
Reviewing the value and intent of monastic life, from Chapter 5.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Three kinds of ethical conduct
Three kinds of ethical conduct and eleven groups of people to benefit when we can.
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We have the power to change
By taking responsibility for our ethical conduct, we can transform our lives and benefit others.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro 
Repaying the kindness of others
The limitations of personal liberation and the happiness of working for the benefit of others.
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Samsara is not a vacation
Seeing the kindness of others motivates us to work towards liberation for their benefit.
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Keeping a long-term perspective
It's critical that we keep a long-term motivation instead of the happiness of this life…
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Tweaking samsara is not enough
Four distorted ways of thinking that prevent us from seeking lasting happiness.
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Venerable Thubten Ngawang Review of the benefits of monastic precepts
Reviewing the second half of Chapter 4, covering benefits of keeping Pratimoksha vows, avoiding intoxicants,…
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The stages of the path within our reach in the West
How the three principal aspects of the path lead to happiness for ourselves and others.
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Four virtuous practices
Practices that prevent bodhicitta from degenerating in future lives.
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