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Teachings on the mental affliction of attachment, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron 37 Practices: Verses 1-3
When we realize the value of a precious human life we will feel like a…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Connecting with incarcerated women in Indonesia
Reflections on a visit together with Venerable Thubten Chodron to a women's prison in Indonesia.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Meditation and review on equanimity
Two meditations to develop equanimity, an attitude of equal care and concern for all sentient…
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Verse 105: The excellent action
Rejoicing to dispel the jealous mind and create skies of merit!
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Chasing rainbows
What actually is chocolate? When we look closely at the objects we are attached to…
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Far-reaching generosity and ethical conduct
How to cultivate the three kinds of generosity, and the three types of ethical conduct.…
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Cultivating love
On the difference between love and attachment, and the obstacles to cultivating love.
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Cherishing others
The benefits of cherishing others and practicing fortitude. Verses 119-134 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's…
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Transforming hindrances and adversity
How our spiritual progress is dependent on all sentient beings. Verses 103-118 of Chapter 6…
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Challenging the ego
How the Dharma challenges our self-centered mind. Verses 99-102 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
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Venerable Thubten Tsultrim Review of the intermediate scope practices of the la...
Review of the topics and practices in common with the intermediate scope practitioner.
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Praise and reputation
Giving up attachment to praise and a good reputation. Verses 90-98 of Shantideva's "Engaging in…
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