Thubten Chodron
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Quiz 2: Four establishments of mindfulness
A quiz covering the topics of mindfulness and meditation based on the teachings on the…
View PostEmptiness of the body
The subtle understanding of the four establishments of mindfulness as taught by Shantideva, beginning with…
View PostImportance of the Buddhist worldview
The importance of the view of rebirth and karma at the beginning of the path…
View PostThe dangers of absolutism and nihilism
The wrong views of nihilism and absolutism and how they affect our ethical conduct.
View PostThe thieves of wrong views
Wrong views are like thieves that steal our virtue. Not believing that our actions have…
View PostRejoicing in the happiness of others
Rejoicing in the good fortune and excellence of others relieves our minds of envy and…
View PostThe snake of jealousy
Unable to bear the good fortune of others, we experience jealousy, which causes pain and…
View PostMeasuring progress
How to measure progress in practicing the four establishments of mindfulness.
View PostCultivating respect for karma
Not having a correct understanding of cause and effect leads to ignorance that our actions…
View PostThe elephant of ignorance
Intoxication with sense pleasures causes us to be unaware of the results of our actions.
View PostWorking with the angry mind
Motivated by anger, we do many harmful actions that only bring suffering. The main cause…
View PostThe fire of anger
Anger arises from inappropriate attention on an object—interpreting things inaccurately and creating stories that don't…
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