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Comparing and contrasting views
A comparison of religious views to support interfaith practice.
View PostA bhikshuni’s view
A brief overview of how Buddhist monastic traditions spread and adapt to new cultures.
View PostA Benedictine’s view
A Catholic nun's perspective on world monastic traditions and her own spiritual journey.
View PostThe lower realms
An in-depth look at the lower realms, the causes for rebirth there, and the benefits…
View PostMeditation on death
Understanding the importance of contemplating death for the Buddhist practitioner, using the nine-step meditation on…
View PostDetaching from the eight worldly concerns
Learning to counter attachment to the eight worldly concerns by examining the 10 innermost jewels…
View PostDisadvantages of not thinking of death
Considering the disadvantages of not thinking about death motivates us to make use of this…
View PostCultivating our motivation
The three levels of motivation as a key to understanding the Buddhist path.
View PostObtaining a precious human life
The purpose and meaning of a precious human life, and the difficulty of obtaining such…
View PostThe fortunes of a precious human life
Examining the 10 richnesses of a precious human life and how to meditate properly on…
View PostThe freedoms of a precious human life
The purpose of reflecting on a precious human life and learning to recognize the eight…
View PostRelying on teachers in thought and deed
Recognizing the kindness of our teacher and learning to repay that kindness through our actions.
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