attachment
Teachings on the mental affliction of attachment, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Chapter 6: Verses 31-45
Contemplating precious human life and the third kind of patience—the patience of not retaliating
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A teaching on the harmfulness of anger and hatred; tracing the arising of anger.
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Practical advice on applying the Dharma in everyday life, making the teachings transform our minds…
View PostChapter 4: Verses 1-8
A review of chapters 1-3, and how the true purpose of our life is to…
View PostBad moods and self-criticism
The final discussion session of the retreat focuses on working with bad moods and being…
View PostPracticing the Dharma
In this session discussion revolves around working with illness and attachment, observing and working with…
View PostDealing with afflictions and illness
Bringing poor health into the path and the practice, and working with attachment and feelings…
View PostVerse 30-2: The bliss of a buddha
The meaning of the term "the bliss of the Buddha." Considering the removal of the…
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