Sravasti Abbey
Teachings that were presented at Sravasti Abbey.
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Ignorance, afflictions, and emptiness
The relationship between the wisdom realizing emptiness and the other practices on the path, and…
View PostMeditation: The true nature of the self
An analytical meditation on searching for the true nature of the self.
View PostThe Madhyamaka view
An overview of Madhyamaka philosophy and the apparently conflicting views taught by the Buddha to…
View PostWorking with jealousy
Verses from Shantideva's "Engaging in a Bodhisattva's Deeds" on how to counteract jealousy by rejoicing.
View PostMaking wise choices in life
How our actions have effects on ourselves and others, and how to make wise decisions…
View PostMeeting ourselves with compassion
Dr. Russell Kolts shares on his path towards the practice of compassion, and how psychology…
View PostThe kindness of our enemies
Expanding on our motivation to learn to see our enemies as having been kind to…
View PostThe kindness of others
A motivation turns into a talk on appreciating the kindness of all sentient beings, without…
View PostMind and motivation
The annual young adult program begins with teachings on the nature of mind and rebirth,…
View PostCultivating compassion
How Venerable Thubten Chodron came to choose the Buddhist path, and the reasons for cultivating…
View PostKaṭhina ceremony 2015
An explanation of the kaṭhina ceremony followed by a guided meditation on rejoicing.
View PostInstructions on the Dorje Khadro practice
Instructions on the Dorje Khadro fire offering practice.
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