Library of Wisdom and Compassion
Teachings on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s commentary on the stages of the path for a Western audience.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Four truths and three levels of practitioners
Continuing Chapter 8 “A Systematic Approach,” covering the sections “The Four Truths and Three Levels…
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Paths for spiritual development
Beginning Chapter 8 “A Systematic Approach” and covering the section “Paths for Spiritual Development” explaining…
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Eight verses of thought transformation: Verses 7-8
Continuing the commentary on verses 7 and 8 of the Eight Verses of Thought Transformation…
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Eight verses of thought transformation: Verses 3-6
Continuing commentary on verses 3-6 of the Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Geshe Langri…
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Venerable Thubten Nyima Review of loving kindness
Venerable Thubten Nyima reviews the section in Chapter 3 on loving-kindness, giving commentary to the…
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The ripening of karma
The workings of karma including what karma ripens first, definite and indefinite karma, when karma…
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The three results of karma
Thinking about the long-term results of our actions helps us pause and think before we…
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Factors that determine the weight of karma
The factors that determine the weight of karmic imprints and the experiences they bring, both…
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The general and specific characteristics of karma
How understanding karma and it's effects will help us to be more mindful of our…
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Venerable Thubten Damcho Working with the afflictions review
Venerable Thubten Damcho leads a lively discussion about how to apply antidotes to the afflictions.
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal Review of emotions and afflictions
Venerable Tenzin Tsepal reviews Chapter 3 sections on, "Emotions and Survival" and "Working with Afflictions."
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Eight verses of thought transformation: Verses 1-2
Commentary on verses 1-2 of the Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Geshe Langri Tangpa.
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