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The secondary afflictions
Final teaching on the root afflictions and beginning explanation on the 20 secondary afflictions, with…
View PostThe second noble truth: the root afflictions
Looking at the six root afflictions—the causes of problems in this life and future lives.
View PostThe first noble truth: Our situation in samsara
Looking at the reality of our present situation will motivate us seek authentic happiness.
View PostGreen Tara sadhana with the Eight Dangers
An alternate text of the Green Tara sadhana including the Protection from the Eight Dangers…
View PostOrigin and spread of the Buddha’s doctrine
An excerpt from "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions" exploring the similarities and differences within Buddhist…
View PostVerse 60: A pure land of joy
The supreme peace of liberation. Also, what it means to practice and dedicate for rebirth…
View PostThe ten non virtuous paths of action
The three physical and four verbal non-virtues, focusing on the four factors required for them…
View PostRefuge guidelines and karma
Guidelines for practicing refuge in daily life. The four general characteristics of karma and purification…
View PostA rare and valuable opportunity
Why a precious human rebirth is an incredible opportunity and a rare attainment. Reflecting on…
View PostOverview of the stages of the path
An overview of the graduated path to awakening and how it relates to the three…
View PostBenefits of relying on a spiritual mentor
The eight benefits of properly relying on the spiritual mentor and the disadvantages of not…
View PostPreliminaries to meditation
Introduction to the series and text. How to set up a daily meditation practice. The…
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