attachment
Teachings on the mental affliction of attachment, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Reducing attachment, cultivating confidence
An example of how to meditate to loosen our craving for others' approval. The right…
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Letting go of identities
Becoming aware of the identities we cling to and how they hinder our spiritual practice.
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Taking precepts
Working with our attachment to approval by counteracting self-centered thoughts, and the various types of…
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The Buddha’s life and teaching
On the purpose of bowing, recitations and offering the mandala before teachings. The Buddha's life…
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The purpose of the EML program
An introduction to the course and the challenges that we all have to look forward…
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Letting go of worldly concerns
The difficulty of overcoming attachment to our reputation, and how it is a great hindrance…
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Giving up grasping
Practicing now so that giving up our body, wealth, and friends at the time of…
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What matters at the time of death
Cutting the cord of attachment and aversion so that we can be free from petty…
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Making wise choices in life
How our actions have effects on ourselves and others, and how to make wise decisions…
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Creating the causes for happiness
How the long-term view of creating causes for our future happiness helps us to be…
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Flattening our pride
The importance of being receptive and open to Dharma teachings, especially when they push our…
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