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Venerable Thubten Chodron Introduction to the taking and giving meditation
Overcoming self-centredness, a major obstacle to doing the taking and giving meditation.
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Contestable times
A conversation on the nature of time with a theoretical physicist, a philosopher, and a…
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Three levels of wisdom: Hearing, thinking, and medit...
The three wisdoms establish a foundation, refine understanding, and make the Dharma part of us.
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A bodhisattva’s humility
Commentary to verses on developing a bodhisattva’s joy and humility in pacifying others’ sufferings.
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No real owner of suffering
Commentary on verses about the equality of one’s own and others’ suffering.
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Compassion in action: a life of service
Reflections on being part of the first generation of Western monastics and what it means…
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Why do I protect myself and not others?
Using reasoning to move beyond the self-centered attitude and care about the happiness and suffering…
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What is prayer?
A discussion of the nature of prayer in Buddhism and recognizing the kindness of others.
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Dispelling all suffering
How it is possible to have a mind that wishes to dispel the suffering of…
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Equalizing self and other ultimately
Explanation of the last three points of the equalizing self and other meditation including review…
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