attachment
Teachings on the mental affliction of attachment, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Methods to develop kindness
Two methods for helping us develop kindness for others; equanimity as a dependent factor.
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The 10 non-virtues: 3 of mind
From the ten non-virtues the three of the mind are really difficult to detect and…
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The 10 non-virtues: Disharmonious speech
A look at divisive speech and how the motivation behind creating disharmony is often jealousy.…
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Contemplating impermanence
Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…
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Kassapa Discourses: Guarding the mind
If we have self-restraint, there is less danger of breaking the precepts. We stay mentally…
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The Greater Discourse on the “Lion’s Roar Sutt...
Don't waste your time practicing ascetiscism, but do develop the fortitude to practice. Making the…
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The benefits of community life
There is nothing wrong with enjoying the happiness of this life: it is attachment to…
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The noble search
A realistic view of monastic life; commentaries on sutras. How taking vows, engaging in ethical…
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Venerable Thubten Damcho Meaning in life by benefiting others
Having the desire to be of benefit to all sentient beings through thought, speech, and…
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Meditation on love
How love is different from attachment and the benefits of cultivating love.
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Mickey Roberts - May 18, 2009
Mickey Roberts The Dharma works
It is freeing to realize that happiness does not depend on what material possessions we…
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