Search results for “foundation of all good qualities

Happy tibetan nuns.
Full Ordination for Nuns

Bhikshuni vinaya and ordination lineages

A summary report by Alex Berzin of the 2007 International Congress on the Women's Role…

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Ken with eyes closed in front of the large Abbey thangka.
Essence of Refined Gold

The meaning of precepts

The beginning of the path to enlightenment is the taking of precepts.

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Large Buddha statue against blue sky with clouds.
Essence of Refined Gold

Activities of a buddha

The Buddha's activities help all sentient beings to progress on the path.

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Khensur Jampa Tegchog smiles at the camera.
Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Introduction

Introductory teaching on the life history of Nagarjuna, cyclic existence, karma, bodhicitta, and the meaning…

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Sonam Gyatso the Third Dalai Lama
Chenrezig Winter Retreat 2006-07

Essence of Refined Gold

A treatise on the Lamrim Tradition of meditation, a tradition known as "Stages on the…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 2: Verses 24-39

Looking at what makes life meaningful followed by a continuation of the text. These verses…

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Group of monastics at the 2013 WBMG.
Western Monastics

Whatever happened to the monastic Sangha?

Examining the role of monastics in Western culture, especially as torch-bearers of the Dharma.

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The first frost of snow falls on a Buddha statue in the garden amidst fall foliage.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

37 Practices: Verses 25-28

The first four of the six perfections. Retreatants share their experiences and growth.

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