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The Six Perfections

Perfection of generosity: Non-material giving

Three types of offering non-material generosity, by reverence, protection, and love.

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The Six Perfections

Perfection of generosity: Giving fearlessly

Supporting ethical and virtuous conduct with conventional analysis, and generosity of even most precious possessions…

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The Six Perfections

Perfection of generosity: What makes generosity sincere

How to evaluate our intentions for giving and an explanation of different types of generosity…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

The skeleton in the body

Commentary to verses 41-47 of Shantideva's Chapter 8. Reflecting on the nature of the body…

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A Nun's Life

Sravasti Abbey and social engagement

Part two of an interview with Korea Buddhist Television Network on Sravasti Abbey and Buddhist…

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A Nun's Life

Why I became a Buddhist nun

Part one of an interview with Korea Buddhist Television Network on how Venerable Thubten Chodron…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Nirvana in the Pali tradition

Continuing teaching from Chapter 11, covering non-abiding nirvana and nirvana as the cessation of duhkha…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Imagining our death and pacifying distractions

Commentary on verses from Shanitdeva on the benefits of subduing distractions to meditation including attachment…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Types of nirvana

Continuing teaching from Chapter 11, covering natural nirvana and nirvana with remainder and nirvana without…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Attachment to body, friends, and family

Commentary on verses by Shantideva covering antidotes for attachment to the body, friends, and relatives.

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