attachment
Teachings on the mental affliction of attachment, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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The truth of the origin of suffering
Looking at inappropriate attention and how it works in our mind, creating attachment and suffering.
View PostThe mind and renunciation
The "garbage mind:" how it keeps returning us to cyclic existence over countless rebirths, and…
View PostIntroduction
Introductory teaching on the life history of Nagarjuna, cyclic existence, karma, bodhicitta, and the meaning…
View PostThe Buddhist worldview
To practice the Dharma, or even to live a happy life, it is important to…
View PostChapter 2: Verses 24-39
Looking at what makes life meaningful followed by a continuation of the text. These verses…
View PostSelf-centeredness and being spiritually stuck
How to overcome our own worst enemy and progress spiritually.
View PostKeeping the mind on spiritual practice
Guarding the sense doors and living in perfect morality with introspective alertness.
View PostSexuality and celibacy
The precept of celibacy and the repercussions of unwise sexual behavior.
View PostThe development of the Mahayana tradition
How the various traditions build upon each other. The different ways of seeing the spiritual…
View PostLiving in monastic community
Respecting others' spiritual practice and spiritual yearning. Trusting the wisdom of the group.
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