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Venerable Thubten Chodron Bringing the Dharma to the Middle East
A conversation on Buddha's teachings coming to Israel, developing daily and personal practices.
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Venerable Seogwang Sunim - Dec 8, 2007
Venerable Seogwang Sunim Spiritual growth in daily life
A Korean nun studying transpersonal psychology brings her questions about the Mahayana practice to Venerable…
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Monasteries as the conscience of society
The vision behind Sravasti Abbey, the benefits of living the monastic life, and using community…
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Three kinds of ethical conduct
Discussion of the characteristics of far-reaching ethical conduct: abandoning destructive actions, engaging in constructive actions,…
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The determination to be free
Understanding the meaning of renunciation, what we are wishing to be free from, the effects…
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Ethical conduct and benefitting sentient beings
Discussion of the concept of far-reaching ethical conduct. Keeping precepts and what to do if…
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Retreat discussion
A question-and-answer session covering topics including the mindstream, the buzz of being angry, the Medicine…
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Three types of generosity
Discussion of the three kinds of generosity: that of giving the Dharma, of giving protection,…
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Sadhana visualization
Clarifying process of purification, a discussion on karma, and connecting with the Medicine Buddha through…
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Creating the causes for bodhicitta in future rebirths
Four harmful factors that must be avoided and four beneficial factors to engage in to…
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Reformatting the hard disk of the mind
An interview concerning a new type of relationship between Buddhist teacher and student in the…
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Motivation for the retreat
Cultivating appreciation for having this rare opportunity to do a retreat. Bringing problems into the…
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