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Venerable Thubten Chodron Developing the seven wisdoms of Manjushri
The first five of the seven wisdoms that we request Manjushri to inspire us to…
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 29-34
Venerable Thubten Chodron covers verses 29-34 of Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend.”
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Using wisdom to guide our lives
The sixth of the seven kinds of wisdom we request Manjushri to inspire us to…
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 35-42
Venerable Thubten Chodron covers verses 35-42 of Nagarjuna's "Letter to a Friend."
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The wisdom of composition
The seventh kind of wisdom we request Manjushri to inspire us to develop.
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The Buddha Refuge Jewel
The Three Jewels that Buddhists take refuge in on both the ultimate and conventional levels.
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Watching the news as Dharma practice
Answering various questions from the audience, including how to watch and interpret the news with…
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 43-47
Venerable Thubten Chodron covers verses 43-47 of Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend.”
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End of retreat Q&A
Various questions from the audience, including how to gain right views through hearing, thinking, and…
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Introduction to vajrayana
How vajrayana practice uses the imagination to help progress on the path, developing qualities and…
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Explanation of the Medicine Buddha practice
The first of three talks given at a retreat on the Medicine Buddha practice in…
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Medicine Buddha practice: The seven limb prayer
The second of three talks given at a retreat on the Medicine Buddha practice in…
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