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Venerable Jampa, smiling and talking to retreatants during group discussion.
Three Principal Aspects of the Path

Heart-warming love

It is possible to see all beings, whether they are friends, enemies, or strangers, as…

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Cover of Geshen Sonam Rinchen's book "The Three Principal Aspects of the Path".
Three Principal Aspects of the Path

General characteristics of karma

Karma is definite, expandable, doesn't get lost, and results from the causes that we have…

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Venerable Samten with eyes closed while two nuns shave her head.
Three Principal Aspects of the Path

Renunciation

We are stuck in cyclic existence. Through the teachings, we see the problems of cyclic…

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A peace sign made of flowers over the 'Imagine' John Lennon memorial in Central Park.
Transforming War and Terrorism

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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Cover of the book 'Healing Anger' by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Transforming War and Terrorism

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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Abbey statue of Samantabhadra.
Texts to Recite and Contemplate

The King of Prayers

An introduction to, and the full text of, this inspiring prayer that can fill our…

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Living in Community

The purpose of precepts

A talk to the newly ordained about monastic life, a monastic mind, interacting with the…

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Thangka image of Manjushri
Manjushri

Grasping at inherent existence

A teaching that covers a multitude of topics, including precious human life, two kinds of…

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Thangka image of Manjushri
Manjushri

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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