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Venerable Thubten Chodron The fortunes of a precious human life
Examining the 10 richnesses of a precious human life and how to meditate properly on…
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Relying on teachers in thought
Review of the advantages of relying and disadvantages of not relying on a teacher as…
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Advantages of relying on a teacher
The eight advantages of relying on a spiritual teacher.
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Obtaining offerings properly and setting the right p...
Further instruction on how to make offerings, and a commentary on the third preparatory practice:…
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Preparing the meditation space and making offerings
Instructions on the first two preparatory practices for a meditation session: (1) cleaning the room…
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How teachings should be studied and taught
Cultivating the qualities, attitudes, and motivations that make the student's mind receptive and the teacher's…
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Introduction to the lamrim teachings
An overview of the lamrim including qualities of the compilers and teachings.
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Lamrim outline: Introduction
A detailed outline of the introduction to the gradual path (lamrim) teachings.
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Stages of the Path (lamrim) 1991-1994
An easy to navigate outline of the "gradual path" teachings given at Dharma Friendship Foundation.
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A pilgrimage to Tibet
An inspiring and sad pilgrimage to the ancient land of Tibet in 1987.
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