Search results for “our beautiful human potential”
Venerable Thubten Chodron Prison outreach in Mexico
Buddhist principles that are transforming prison outreach are taught to leaders in a Mexican correctional…
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Physical and verbal pathways of virtue
Refraining from the nonvirtues of body and speech and acting in the opposite way.
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Impermanence, dukkha and selflessness
Questions and answers on the first seal followed by teachings on the second seal: all…
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Preliminary practice (ngöndro) overview
An introduction to the practices that help clear and purify our minds so that we…
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Karma and compassion: Part 1 of 2
In her discussion of what the Buddha meant by karma, Venerable Chodron talks about how…
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Buddhist education for nuns in Western countries
The ordination and education of nuns in Western countries; Sravasti Abbey as a proving ground…
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Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche Planned parenting
Becoming a parent can be of incredible benefit by transmitting from generation to generation the…
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Advantages of bodhicitta
The two kinds of bodhisattvas, the accumulation of merit, and the need to develop wisdom…
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The weight of karmic actions
The heaviness or lightness of our karmic actions are determined by five factors. We look…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Motivation for the Manjushri retreat
Setting the motivation for retreat, remembering the sufferings of the lower realms, and endeavoring to…
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Explanation of the Manjushri sadhana
An explanation of the Manjushri sadhana and resources for doing the retreat from afar.
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The six preparatory practices
The six practices to do to prepare the body and mind and create a conducive…
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