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![Venerable Jampa, smiling and talking to retreatants during group discussion.](https://thubtenchodron.org/wp-content/uploads/2003/08/heartwarming-love-feature-1.jpg)
Heart-warming love
It is possible to see all beings, whether they are friends, enemies, or strangers, as…
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Sufferings of cyclic existence
We can ground our intention to be free from the endless cycle of samsara by…
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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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The eight worldly concerns
How to work with mental obstacles that keep us from practicing the Dharma.
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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…
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Healing anger in times of conflict
A commentary on Healing Anger by His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers direct advice on…
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The King of Prayers
An introduction to, and the full text of, this inspiring prayer that can fill our…
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The purpose of precepts
A talk to the newly ordained about monastic life, a monastic mind, interacting with the…
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Grasping at inherent existence
A teaching that covers a multitude of topics, including precious human life, two kinds of…
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The purpose of the Manjushri practice
An explanation of the purpose and the types of Manjushri practices as well as answers…
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Prostrations to the 35 Buddhas
How to do purification practice and how to visualize the 35 Buddhas.
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