Teachings

Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.

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Buddhist Worldview

The disadvantages of the eight worldly concerns

Contemplating the eight worldly concerns helps to make good choices and see what to practice…

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Buddhist Worldview

Contemplating the value of our precious human rebirth

How contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind inspires Dharma practice. Recognizing the potential…

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Venerable smiling and standing by Dan Harris.
The Importance of Motivation

Ten Percent Happier interview: What’s your mot...

Dan Harris interviews Venerable Chodron for the Ten Percent Happier podcast. They talk about motivation,…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Concluding teaching

Finishing Chapter 12 and concluding teaching “Approaching the Buddhist Path.”

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Concluding review

Leading the class in a final review of debate strategies discussed in Chapter 24.

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Review of three possibilities

Venerable Thubten Tarpa leads a review of the section in Chapter 24 “When a Person…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Consumerism and the environment

Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections "Consumerism and the Environment," "The World of Business and…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Preventing and resolving problems

How to prevent, identify, and resolve problems in the spiritual mentor and disciple relationship.

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