Thubten Chodron
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Constructive actions and the weight of karma
Covering the section "Constructive Actions" and beginning the section "The Weight of Karma".
View PostOffering ourselves to the Buddhas
Continuing the commentary on Chapter 2, Verses 42-57: covering generating regret for negativities and seeking…
View PostIntention, karmic paths and afflictions
Describing how the ten non-virtues can be distinguished from each other in terms of being…
View PostThree nonvirtues of mind
Explaining the ten non-virtues, covering idle talk, and the three non-virtues of mind: covetousness, malice…
View PostRegretting negativity by reflecting on death
Giving commentary to Verses 32-41, showing how reflecting on death can help clarify what is…
View PostCompassion and empathy
How empathy is a core component of compassion, both in being able to feel compassion…
View PostVerbal non-virtues
Continuing the explanation of ten non-virtues, covering the third physical non-virtue and the first three…
View PostMeditation for parents grieving the loss of a child
A guided meditation for those who are grieving the death of a child. The meditation…
View PostRemoving barriers to forgiveness
Discussing what gets in the way of forgiving others and responsibility for our harmful actions
View PostMental non-virtues
Teaching three mental non-virtues and the four branches required for a complete act of killing…
View PostFour opponent powers
Covering Verses 2.27-2.31 on the four opponent powers of purification.
View PostThe four opponent powers
Explaining the four opponent powers of purification, and encouraging us to take responsibility for our…
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