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Freeing ourselves from samsara
The advantages of observing the higher training in ethical conduct, advice for keeping our ethics…
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Our unsatisfactory experiences
Taking an honest look at the situation we're in in samsara: facing birth, sickness, aging…
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The four opponent powers
Purification is the essential practice to establish a base for a good life. There are…
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Cultivating our motivation
The three levels of motivation as a key to understanding the Buddhist path.
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The freedoms of a precious human life
The purpose of reflecting on a precious human life and learning to recognize the eight…
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Chocolate frosting and garbage
Not getting bogged down in words and labels. Connecting with people through our path and…
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The practices of bodhisattvas—the six perfections
The necessity of practicing the six perfections.
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Introduction to the taking and giving meditation
Overcoming self-centredness, a major obstacle to doing the taking and giving meditation.
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The far-reaching attitude of equanimity
The importance of rejoicing in the success of others, and on the happiness gained from…
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The Buddhist path and emptiness
An overview of the Buddhist path and how the delusion of an intrinsic self is…
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Preservation of Tibet’s culture and environment
Among His Holiness' principal commitments is to preserve Tibetan culture and to protect the environment.…
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