Search results for “worldly concerns”
Venerable Thubten Chodron Base of pure ethics
Ethics, the basis of Dharma practice, can become tainted by the eight worldly concerns.
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Incarcerated people 
Working on the mind
Different practices to work with the eight worldly concerns and cultivating the six far-reaching attitudes…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 73-76
Verses covering such topics as the eight worldly concerns, community property, receiving advice and admonishment.
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Disadvantages of not thinking of death
Considering the disadvantages of not thinking about death motivates us to make use of this…
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Remembering the kindness of the guru with Ven. Chodron
Stories about Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe from Venerable Thubten Chodron’s experience.
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The four thoughts that turn the mind
A series of Buddhist contemplations on the preciousness of our human life, impermanence and death,…
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Giving up attachment
Commentary on verses 1-3 of Chapter 8, "Meditation". How attachment to the wonders of this…
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Good Karma: Buddha nature
How the two types of buddha nature are the basis for change and awakening. The…
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Types of duhkha
Continuing Chapter 2, covering the sections “Three Types of Duhkha”, “Feelings, Afflictions and Duhkha”, and…
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Creating our future
Continuing the teaching on purifying destructive karma and explaining how we can make wise decisions…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Review of precious human life
Reviewing Chapter 8, discussing 8 freedoms and 10 fortunes required for a precious human life.
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