The Foundation of Buddhist Practice (2018-20)
Teachings on the second volume of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion co-authored with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, on Buddhist theories of perception and the foundation stages of the Buddhist path.
Three kinds of karmic result
Venerable Thubten Chodron Beginning Chapter 11 "Results of Karma" and explaining the three results of karma.
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The results of karma
Continuing the teaching on the results of karma and explaining the verses from Precious Garland.
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Karma that ripens at death
Continuing Chapter 11, explaining many factors that affect the result of karma and different perspectives on what karma ripens at the time of death.
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Definite and indefinite karma
Continuing the teachings from Chapter 11, finishing section "The ripening of karmic seeds" and starting section "Definite and indefinite karma".
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When karma ripens
Teaching from Chapter 11, describing in which life time karma ripens based on different factors and benefits of reflecting on karma.
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Review of the four seals
Venerable Thubten Jampa Reviewing Chapter 1, discussing the four seals, three types of dukkha and emptiness.
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Review of Chapter 2
Venerable Thubten Tarpa Reviewing Chapter 2, leading a discussion on three types of phenomena and different types of cognizers using various examples.
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Review of Chapter 3
Venerable Thubten Semkye Reviewing Chapter 3 discussing five aggregates and virtuous mental factors with examples.
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Review of Chapter 4
Venerable Thubten Chonyi Reviewing Chapter 4, discussing how to choose a spiritual mentor, how a spiritual mentor guides and how to be a qualified student.
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Review of Chapter 5
Venerable Thubten Jigme Reviewing Chapter 5, leading a discussion on how to develop trust and respect towards spiritual mentors.
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Review of Chapter 6
Venerable Thubten Samten Reviewing Chapter 6, discussing the different types of mediation and leading an analytical meditation and group chanting.
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Review of Chapter 7
Venerable Thubten Damcho Reviewing Chapter 7, leading a meditation on the nature of the mind and a discussion on thinking about mind and rebirth.
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