Teachings

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

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Illumination of the Thought

Sustaining a steady Dharma practice

A steady, sustained Dharma practice through good and bad times is the fuel for spiritual…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Review of emotions and afflictions

Venerable Tenzin Tsepal reviews Chapter 3 sections on, "Emotions and Survival" and "Working with Afflictions."

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Object ascertaining mental factors

Venerable Sangye Khadro discusses the 5 object ascertaining mental factors, and begins explaining the 11…

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A large group of young people smiling while standing together for a photo.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2019

Actions to abandon and adopt

The Buddha talked about the attitudes and actions to abandon and those to adopt to…

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Young people and a monastic sitting in a discussion circle.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2019

Resolving difficulties without anger

Anger is not needed to resolve a disputes. Without anger it's possible to connect and…

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Why Study Buddhism?

How to be a 21st-century Buddhist

Venerable Thubten Chodron on how wisdom and compassion can be taught in contemporary culture.

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Why Study Buddhism?

Buddhism and social engagement

Venerable Thubten Chodron on attaining a balance between study, meditation, and social service.

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Why Study Buddhism?

The importance of devotion

Venerable Thubten Chodron on how to approach devotional practices in Buddhism.

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Why Study Buddhism?

Logic and debate in Buddhism

Venerable Thubten Chodron discusses the importance of philosophical studies in Buddhism.

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Dr. Russell Kolts teaching in front of the Buddha in Chenrezig Hall.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2019

Exploring compassion

Dr. Russell Kolts discusses how compassion helps us work through difficulties in our own life…

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Why Study Buddhism?

Gender equality and the future of Buddhism

Venerable Thubten Chodron discusses the importance of gender equality for Western Buddhism.

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