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Venerable Thubten Chodron Genuine aspiration and resistance
Kindness for oneself relieves the internal struggle to commit to the Dharma.
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Incarcerated people 
Chapter 2: Verses 40-65
The importance of keeping an awareness of death in order to focus our minds, consider…
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Cuddling up to the Dharma
A great task, a big love. An incarcerated person describes the power of intention in…
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After release: A woman’s perspective
A woman talks about her experiences on leaving prison after 10 years. She also discusses…
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Beliefs turned on their head
An incarcerated person finds that his attachment to the traditional cultural beliefs he grew up…
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The purpose of precepts
A talk to the newly ordained about monastic life, a monastic mind, interacting with the…
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Purifying for refuge practice
Why purification is necessary; practices for taking refuge in spiritual mentors, the Buddhas, the Dharma,…
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Ajahn Amaro Life without sila is like a car without brakes
The importance of sila, or ethical conduct, from a Theravadan perspective.
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Lamrim outline: Introduction
A detailed outline of the introduction to the gradual path (lamrim) teachings.
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