Search results for “foundation of all good qualities”
![Statue of Lama Tsongkhapa and altar.](https://thubtenchodron.org/wp-content/uploads/2005/11/lama-tsongkhapa-2-1.jpg)
Cultivating the correct view
The importance of meditating on emptiness. How ignorance leads to suffering and wisdom eliminates suffering.…
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Explanation of the extensive offering practice
An explanation of the symbolism of the extensive offerings practice; imagining vast offerings in order…
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Arya Tara: A star by which to navigate
Who Tara is, an explanation of the practice of Tara, and how Tara frees us…
View Post![Venerable Chodron shares the story of the prayer wheel with the children at UU.](https://thubtenchodron.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/venerable-chodron-with-children-1.jpg)
A Buddhist nun in high school
Questions and answers from students about Buddhism and monastic life.
View Post![Boys at the morning prayer in a monastic school in Myanmar.](https://thubtenchodron.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/boys-morning-prayer-1.jpg)
Advice for newcomers to the Dharma
Tips on how to act in Dharma centers. Figuring out what to study and practice.…
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General characteristics of karma
Karma is definite, expandable, doesn't get lost, and results from the causes that we have…
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Precious human rebirth
How we can use our precious human life to advance ourselves on the Dharma path.
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Renunciation
We are stuck in cyclic existence. Through the teachings, we see the problems of cyclic…
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Peace and justice after September 11
Dealing with fear and moving forward with compassion after the September 11, 2001 attacks on…
View Post![The golden face of the Buddha.](https://thubtenchodron.org/wp-content/uploads/2001/11/buddha-face-1.jpg)
The four noble truths
The truths of suffering and the causes of suffering, and cultivating a proper motivation for…
View Post![Cover of Guided Meditations on the Lamrim Outline booklet.](https://thubtenchodron.org/wp-content/uploads/2001/01/guided-meditations-outline-1.jpg)
Guided meditations on the lamrim
A step-by-step guide to the meditations associated with the lamrim, the gradual path to enlightenment.
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