Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path
A framework for the modern reader starting with the universal human wish for happiness and the nature of the mind.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Vehicles and paths
Covering the section “Vehicles and Paths” in Chapter 4 on the different paths to awakening…
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Spread of Buddhadharma
Beginning Chapter 4 "The Spread of the Buddhadharma and Buddhist Canons."
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Disagreement and conflict
Teaching on the six roots of dispute, and the principle of 'survival of the most…
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Qualities to abandon and cultivate
Teaching on various qualities of mind to abandon, and others to adopt, such as fear,…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Review of dependent origination
Venerable Thubten Samten reviews the three types of dependent origination.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Review of the four truths
Venerable Thubten Chonyi gives a review of the four truths, focusing on the truth of…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Review of the nature of mind
Venerable Thubten Jigme leads a review on the nature of mind and leads meditations on…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Religion in the modern world
Venerable Thubten Tarpa leads an interactive review of pages 11-15 of "Approaching the Buddhist Path."
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Cultivating love and compassion
Continuing to read from “Working with Afflictions” in Chapter 3 and covers “Cultivating Love and…
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Anger and disillusionment
Covering the sections in Chapter 3 on anger, disillusionment, and the emotions and survival.
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Emotions and klesas
Teaching on 'Emotions and Klesas', as part of Chapter 3, focusing on attachment.
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Facing an ethical crisis
Venerable Thubten Samten leads a review on the first few chapters, focusing on how to…
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