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Venerable Thubten Chodron The four truths
Continuing the teaching from Chapter 1, completing the section “Three Questions about the Self” and…
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Three questions about the self
Teaching from Chapter 1, covering “Is There a Self?” and “Is There a Beginning to…
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How to study the teachings
Commencing the teaching from "Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature" the third volume of the Library…
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Joyous effort, concentration & wisdom
Covering Verses 14-18 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection,' discussing the perfections of joyous effort, concentration,…
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Does ethics matter in science and technology?
How the ethics of non-harming apply in the fields of information technology, scientific research, and…
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Reaching out with compassion
How extending yourself to another living being pulls you outside yourself and opens the door…
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The path of the initial level practitioner
Teaching the concluding sections, covering "A Deeper Perspective on Causality" and 'The Path of the…
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The perfection of ethical conduct & fortitude
Covering Verses 11 - 13 of Chapter 5, discussing the perfections of generosity, ethical conduct,…
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Mindfulness and introspective awareness
Covering Verses 5.6-5.10, discussing the relationship between mindfulness and introspective awareness, and how the six…
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Buddhism, modernism and mindfulness
A discussion on topics including Buddhist and secular mindfulness, the value of monasticism, and the…
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Mindfulness and fear
Covering Verses 1-5 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection' and discussing how to work with fear…
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The complexity of karma
Explaining accounts of karmic events that can be difficult to comprehend and describing the causes…
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