Thubten Chodron
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An encounter with a Chan master
Reflections on a meeting with a Chan master in Korea and his advice for Dharma…
View PostTranscendental dependent origination
Continuing teaching from Chapter 10, explaining the flow the transcendental dependent origination and covering faith,…
View PostDetermining spiritual experiences
Explanation of the fifth precept on avoiding intoxicants and how to assess our spiritual experiences.
View PostThe Three Jewels
The qualities of the Three Jewels according to the Fundamental and Perfection Vehicles.
View PostThe five precepts
Explanation of the first four of the five precepts followed by Buddhists.
View PostThe “Ye Dharma Dharani”
Starting teaching from Chapter 10, explaining "dharani" to describe how they cover different aspects of…
View PostGiving up attachment
Commentary on verses 1-3 of Chapter 8, "Meditation". How attachment to the wonders of this…
View PostWorking with anger
Practical advice on working with anger in personal relationships and dealing with criticism.
View PostCompassion and the determination to be free
Completing Chapter 9, describing how to think about the four truths in terms of three…
View PostMaking effort, joyfully
Commentary to verses 68-76 of Chapter 7, "Enthusiasm". How to use conscientiousness and introspection as…
View PostGood Karma: Offering our help to all beings
Doing the taking and giving meditation to purify past actions.
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