Thubten Chodron
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Buddha nature
Explaining the two types of Buddha nature to help us understand our potential.
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Ten powers
Continuing explaining the ten powers of the Buddha, covering 4-9, teaching from Chapter 2.
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Creating our world: dependent arising
An explanation of rebirth through dependent arising, based on commentaries of the Rice Seedling Sutra.
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Four kinds of self-confidence, ten powers
Explaining the four kinds of self-confidence and the first three of the ten powers, teaching…
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Three Jewels of the Vajra vehicle
Finishing the section of Final and Provisional Refuges, and explaining the Three Jewels According to…
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Cultivating the wasteland
When the West meets the Buddha At this year’s Triple Platform Ordination at Taiping Foen…
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Taming the monkey mind
Applying the Buddhist worldview in daily life by overcoming the complaining mind.
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Final and provisional refuges
Describing the difference between the Three Jewels and the objects of refuge, both final and…
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Kindness, letting go, and attachment
Exploring how we can change our perspective and our behavior to benefit ourselves and others.
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A good motivation is everything
It's important to examine our true motivations and intentions.
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Happiness and pain come from the mind
Answering questions about karma, emotions and how to progress on the spiritual path.
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Ethics, acceptance, and self-esteem
Exploring questions related to ethical conduct, acceptance for others, and how to meditate.
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