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On Impermanence

My father’s death

A student reflects on the death of his aged father.

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Gomchen Lamrim

The causes of bodhicitta

The causes to create in order to develop bodhicitta, the altruistic intention. The importance of…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Dedicating our merit

Training the mind to dedicate the merit of virtuous actions and spiritual practice. Dedicating with…

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Mindful Eating

Dedicating for the benefit of all

The completion of the commentary on the verses after lunch, pointing out all the beings…

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Young people knead bread together in the Sravasti Abbey kitchen.
Mindful Eating

The emptiness of giving

How to contemplate depending arising and emptiness while making offerings.

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Young people knead bread together in the Sravasti Abbey kitchen.
Mindful Eating

Verses after meals

An explanation of the mantras done after meals and dedication prayers for all beings.

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On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Healing the body, mind, and world

Dietician Bob Wilson shares how making healthy choices has healed his body and mind, enabling…

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Young people knead bread together in the Sravasti Abbey kitchen.
Mindful Eating

Dedication verses

Why it's important to dedicate to never be separated from the Triple Gem, and a…

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Four Establishments of Mindfulness (Russia)

Questions and answers on the establishments of mindf...

A discussion of mindfulness of feelings. Neutral feelings and how they arise, attachment to children.…

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Four Establishments of Mindfulness (Russia)

Meditating on the four establishments of mindfulness

Meditating on the four establishments of mindfulness includes meditating on the common and individual characteristics…

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