Thubten Chodron
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Creating identities
How our conceptions create our reality; how hanging on to a personal identity affects our…
View PostSix qualities of a disciple
The qualities to develop to be a receptive student of the Dharma.
View PostBasic goodness
The relationship between buddha nature and basic goodness, different ways to show compassion, and how…
View PostThree qualities of a student
The importance of being open minded as a student and having respect for the teachings…
View PostHow to keep meditation interesting
Discussion on topics such as how afflictions develop, the meaning of clarity and awareness, describing…
View PostThe birth of Sakyadhita
Reminiscing about the pioneering conference that brought together female Buddhist practitioners from around the world.
View PostThe wisdom of kindness
The moving life story of one of the first Western Tibetan Buddhist nuns and her…
View PostQualities of the lamrim
The benefits of lamrim practice; spiritual levels of practitioners, intent of the Buddha's teachings, respecting…
View PostPurpose of thought training
How we can make friends with the buddhas, and how to handle periods of uncertainty.
View PostThe greatness of the teaching
The lineage of the teachings, relying on the lamrim teachings, how the lamrim is helpful…
View PostDeveloping an attraction to Chenrezig
The purpose of visualization. How to visualize and chant the mantra at the same time.
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