attachment
Teachings on the mental affliction of attachment, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Sex and our culture
A talk directed towards youth on how we should perceive sex and the confusion between…
View PostVerse 10-2: Counteracting the defilements
The different ways of counteracting the defilements, particularly the afflictions. The importance of not just…
View PostVerse 10-1: The fuel of the passions
How we ignorantly grasp at the afflictions, the importance of recognizing how we exaggerate, and…
View PostCultivating altruism and bodhicitta
How to develop an altruistic attitude that brings benefit to ourselves and others by recognizing…
View PostA successful life
We are taught to live by societal standards, yet we need to examine whether living…
View PostThe real purpose of the Dharma
The real purpose of the Dharma is questioning, investigating, putting what makes sense into practice…
View PostMaking decisions
This talk geared towards youth focuses on making decisions and having a sense of curiosity…
View PostCreating a happier future
How to live in a virtuous way and broaden our worldview so as to create…
View PostWork retreat
Using the workplace as a springboard to noticing our mental state, being aware of any…
View PostQualifications
A person in prison describes his experience with the Dharma. Attachment and desire can lead…
View PostThe objects of different consciousnesses
Appearing objects, observed objects, apprehended objects, and referent objects.
View PostDeveloping insight into emptiness
The steps for developing insight into emptiness, and the difference between conceptual mind and non-conceptual…
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