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Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) Mapping the Buddhist path onto combating the afflict...
Quotes from scriptures on the afflictions and how the Buddhist path involves removing the afflictions.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Enough childish behavior!
Shantideva on giving up childish behavior and following in the steps of the wise
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Establishing the sangha in the West
Transcript of a meeting with monastics on establishing a monastic community in the West.
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Enacting others’ welfare
Commentary on Shantideva's verses that explain how to exchange self and others.
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What is prayer?
A discussion of the nature of prayer in Buddhism and recognizing the kindness of others.
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Mindfulness of the body
An explanation of mindfulness of the body and the meditations on the body.
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In-person teachings: USA and Asia 2022-23
Travel teaching schedule from December 2022 to January 2023.
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The disadvantages of samsara
Commentary on Shantideva's verses that point out the disadvantages of samsara, in order to develop…
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Wealth is fraught with problems
Shantideva's verses describe the lengths we go to obtain wealth, sex, and possessions, and the…
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The foulness of the body
To counter desire for the body, Shantideva gives us verses to pull back the veil…
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The skeleton in the body
Commentary to verses 41-47 of Shantideva's Chapter 8. Reflecting on the nature of the body…
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