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Venerable Thubten Chodron Afflictions, our real enemy
Finishing teaching from Chapter 4, describing how to see afflictions as our real enemy and…
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Unhappiness fuels anger
Covering Verses 7-10 of Chapter 6, describing the evolution of how anger enters the mind,…
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When a dear one has a medical emergency
In a time of uncertainty, letting our minds relax can be of benefit to ourselves…
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Compassionate communication
How to bring compassion to our communication and how to look at situations objectively without…
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Counterforces to the afflictions
Teaching from Chapter 4, describing various counterforces to the afflictions, such as anger, attachment, jealousy,…
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Working with anger
Teaching on the disadvantages of anger, giving commentary to Verses 1-6 of Chapter 6 "Patience"
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Feelings and the ethical dimension of afflictions
Continuing the teachings from Chapter 4, explaining the relationship between three types of feelings and…
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Monasticism in the West
A question and answer session about Buddhist monasticism in the West.
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Sustaining our monastic life
How a long-term bodhicitta motivation is essential to sustaining ordained life and the importance of…
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21st-century Buddhists
Ethical conduct and compassion are the keys to happiness for ourselves and for all sentient…
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