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Essence of a Human Life

The five lay precepts

The first three of the five lay precepts: not to kill, steal, or engage in…

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Qualities of the Sangha Jewel

The qualities of the Sangha Jewel according to Maitreya's Treatise on the Sublime Continuum.

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Qualities of the Dharma Jewel

The qualities of the Dharma Jewel according to Maitreya's Treatise on the Sublime Continuum.

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Emptiness and buddha nature

The eight qualities of the Buddha listed in Maitreya's Treatise on the Sublime Continuum.

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More qualities of the Buddha

Relating more qualities of the Buddha to a verse that is used to praise the…

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The four fearlessnesses of the Buddha

The four things that a Buddha has confidence in, and how reflecting on this can…

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Causal and resultant refuge

The order in which we will realize and become the Three Jewels, and an analogy…

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Taking refuge in the Three Jewels

The importance of developing convictional faith as the basis for our refuge in the Three…

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Having a kind heart

How being kind to ourselves enables us to be kind to others, creating a win-win…

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Karma is not cast in concrete

The importance of engaging in the four opponent powers as soon as we recognize that…

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