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Venerable Thubten Chodron Master the core of practice, rise to the challenge
Reflections on building a vibrant Buddhist community in the modern age.
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A peaceful heart in a complex world
Cultivate peace of mind by overcoming the eight worldly concerns and making beneficial aspirations.
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Unlocking your potential
How to overcome obstacles and create causes to realize our full human potential.
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Life worth living
Exploring what it means to live a good life from a Buddhist perspective.
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Commitment to contentment
Discussing the importance of monastics cultivating an attitude of contentment and commitment to upholding the…
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Ten points monastics should reflect on
Explaining ten points that the Buddha recommended for all monastics to reflect on; also, how…
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Maintaining the purity of the Sangha
Describing how to maintain the purity of the Sangha, including some motivating advice from Master…
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Intent and purpose of monastic life
Continuing the section on The Intent and Purpose of Monastic Life, from Chapter 5.
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Intent and purpose of monastic life
Explaining difference between the existence of the Dharma and the flourishing of the Dharma, as…
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Think about it this way
An interview with Venerable Thubten Chodron covering a wide range of topics related to anger.
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Facing difficulties with joy and equanimity
We can have joy and equanimity even in the face of challenges.
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Living in the modern world with love and compassion
Compassion has the aspect of allaying suffering as it's characteristic.
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