attachment
Teachings on the mental affliction of attachment, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Coming out of our shell
How we normally lead our life and the importance of listening to our heart to…
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Seven-limb prayer and mandala offering
How transforming our attitudes to giving and rejoicing the good qualities and conditions of others…
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The five faults and eight antidotes
Explanation of Maitreya's teaching on cultivating serenity through overcoming the obstacles.
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Anger and selflessness
Examining our speech and the way our mind proliferates. How we grasp at true existence.
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The four seals of Buddhism
The four seals—the four basic principles shared by all Buddhists—determine whether a given doctrine is…
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The householder’s life
Examining the householder's life and the holy life, considering the reactions of family and friends…
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Incarcerated people Generosity: The first paramita
The importance of generosity and compassion to our spiritual growth.
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Discussion on relationships
A look at how emotions arise from within ourselves. We are not responsible for others’…
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Venerable Pema - Jun 18, 2011
Venerable Pema Donning the robes
One nun's path from being a householder with interest in Buddhism, to spiritual director of…
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Dealing with anxiety
Anxiety can be ameliorated through meditation and kindness towards self and others.
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Lisa Van Atta
- Jun 18, 2011
A treasured possession
A retreatant shares on how she lost a valued piece of jewelry but gained an…
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