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Venerable Thubten Chodron Attributes of true origins: Origin
Why the origins of cyclic existence are numerous, not singular, and how this helps us…
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Attributes of true origins: Cause
How our state of existence in samsara has a cause, it is not random.
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Attributes of true dukkha: Selfless
A teaching on the non-existence of the self-sufficient substantially existent person.
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Attributes of true dukkha: Empty
How to identify our wrong views about a permanent, unitary, and independent person.
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Attributes of true dukkha: Dukkha
How to meditate on the unsatisfactory conditions that characterize our existence in samsara.
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Attributes of true dukkha: Impermanence
How to meditate on coarse and subtle impermanence.
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Developing our inner moral compass
The value of turning inwards and calming the mind before engaging in social action.
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The best joyous effort
How letting go of our attachment to our endeavors makes engaging in them more joyful.
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The best fortitude
How anger and arrogance are related and why humility is a helpful antidote.
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Review of generosity and ethical conduct
Summarizing what the Kadam masters say about giving and ethical discipline.
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Overcoming attachment to identities
Each identity we dismantle is another weight lifted from our shoulders.
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Explanation of the Vajrasattva sadhana
Venerable Thubten Chodron comments on the Vajrasattva sadhana.
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