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Overview of the stages of the path
The conclusion of the teaching series with a broad overview of all the stages of…
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Six preparatory practices for meditation
Practices to do before we sit down to meditate in order to clear and focus…
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Is euthanizing pets advisable?
Watching a beloved pet's decline is painful. What course is best to take?
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Four-point contemplation of karma
The many types and purposes of preliminary or preparatory practices. Four points in the contemplation…
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Prayers for Asian Tsunami victims
Advice to a Dharma student on prayers and practices that can be done to benefit…
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Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga, Part 2
Part 2 of Venerable Thubten Chodron's explanation of the practice of Guru Yoga.
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The three types of laziness
Continuing to explore far-reaching joyous effort by looking at the three types of laziness and…
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Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vow 23-30
Overcoming obstacles to the far-reaching attitudes of joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom.
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Meditation on the Buddha
Step-by-step meditation on the Buddha. This includes reciting verses and contemplating good qualities you aspire…
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Sakyadhita: Daughters of the Buddha
A Sravasti Abbey nun reports on her experience at the 2023 Sakyadhita International Conference in…
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Monastic Mind Motivation commentary
The importance of reconfiguring our usual mindset to align with our precepts and values.
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