Approaching the Buddhist Path (2018-19)
Extensive commentary given at Sravasti Abbey on Volume 1 of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion, Approaching the Buddhist Path.
Twenty-first century Buddhists
Venerable Thubten Chodron Covering the Prologue by His Holiness on what it means to be a 21st Century Buddhist and starting the Preface, which lays out the history…
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Exploring Buddhism
Teaching on Chapter One: Exploring Buddhism, looking at the relationship between Buddhism, science and other religions.
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A broad perspective
Finishing Chapter 1, Exploring Buddhism, focusing on the value of a broad perspective when beginning to learn about Buddhism.
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What is mind?
Beginning Chapter 2 “The Buddhist View of Life” and covering the section “What Is Mind?”
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Body, mind, rebirth and self
Continuing Chapter 2 and covering the section “Body, Mind, Rebirth and Self.”
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The four truths of the aryas
Covering the sections "The Four Truths of the Aryas" and "Dependent Arising and Emptiness."
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The possibility of ending duhkha
Covering the sections "Dependent Arising and the Three Jewels" and "The Possibility of Ending Duhkha."
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Mind and emotions
Beginning Chapter 3: Mind and Emotions, exploring the relationship between unhappiness and non-virtue.
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Mind is the source of happiness
Venerable Thubten Jigme Venerable Thubten Jigme reviews the first chapter, focusing on understanding how the mind is the source of happiness and pain.
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Facing an ethical crisis
Venerable Thubten Samten Venerable Thubten Samten leads a review on the first few chapters, focusing on how to practice in the face of an ethical crisis.
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Emotions and klesas
Teaching on 'Emotions and Klesas', as part of Chapter 3, focusing on attachment.
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Anger and disillusionment
Covering the sections in Chapter 3 on anger, disillusionment, and the emotions and survival.
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