death
Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Looking for the “I”
Looking for the "I" and how the conventional "I" operates in the world. How to…
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How to keep meditation interesting
Discussion on topics such as how afflictions develop, the meaning of clarity and awareness, describing…
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Khensur Jampa Tegchok Renunciation and compassion
The mind at death, the nourishing of karma, and how renunciation and compassion are two…
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The Buddhist worldview
To practice the Dharma, or even to live a happy life, it is important to…
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Chapter 2: Verses 40-65
The importance of keeping an awareness of death in order to focus our minds, consider…
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12 links of dependent arising
How we are addicted to feelings of pleasure and avoidance of pain, almost as if…
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The meaning and purpose of life
The underlying meaning and purpose for being alive and what is important at the time…
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Keeping the mind on spiritual practice
Guarding the sense doors and living in perfect morality with introspective alertness.
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Discussion on kindness of others
Discussion on how we focus on self due to many factors and importance of caring…
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Living an authentic life
Overcoming afflictions enables us to stop living under their control, and to gain clarity and…
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The meaning and purpose of renunciation
Examining our experiences through the lens of the Buddha's teachings will give rise to a…
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