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“Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature”

Nirvana is not a place but a state of mind attained by internal transformation. The…

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Definitions

Continuing the section on Definitions in Chapter 20 "Definitions, Divisions, and Illustrations."

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Buddhist Worldview

The seven jewels of the aryas: Cultivating wisdom

Discussing the seventh jewel of the aryas, wisdom, and the three ways we can develop…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Authenticity of the mahayana scriptures

Covering the section in Chapter 5 on discussions surrounding the authenticity of the Mahayana scriptures.

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Buddhist Worldview

The seven jewels of the aryas: Personal integrity

How to increase your integrity and consideration for others, considering what kind of person we…

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

The three purposes of debate

Teaching on the three purposes of debate, and beginning Chapter 20 on definitions, divisions and…

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Buddhist Worldview

The seven jewels of the aryas: Consideration for sel...

Personal integrity and consideration for others, the fifth and sixth jewels of the aryas.

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A group of monastics and laypeople practicing in the meditation hall at Sravasti Abbey.
Dharma in Action

Buddhist religious practitioners should serve as soc...

In an interview with Dharma Drum Mountain, Venerable Chodron explains how the monastics of Sravasti…

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Buddhist Worldview

The seven jewels of the aryas: Learning in Tibetan M...

The study programs in the Tibetan monasteries, which is very different from learning programs in…

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Manjushri, the special deity of debate

Teaching on Chapter 18, 'Manjushri, the special deity of debate', and beginning of teaching on…

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