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Venerable Thubten Chodron Naturally negative versus proscribed actions
An explanations of actions that are prohibited by precepts, and actions that are destructive by…
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Four opponent powers: Remedial action
Making a realistic determination to refrain from a destructive action, and doing remedial actions.
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Four opponent powers: Determination to refrain
The importance of making a determination not to repeat a negative action, and how to…
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Four opponent powers: Regret
The difference between regret and guilt, and how important regret is in the four opponent…
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How Buddhism differs from psychology
Although there are many overlaps between Buddhism and Western psychology, they remain two distinct disciplines.
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Questions and answers about karma
The importance of purification and becoming more aware of our misdeeds.
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Collective karma
An explanation of collective karma and how we should be careful and clear about the…
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Karmic results
If a karmic action is completed certain results will follow. The quality of your rebirth…
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Mental pathways of virtue
Refraining from the mental nonvirtues and practicing generosity, compassion, and right views.
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Speaking at appropriate times
Considering the time, the place, the tone, and the content of our speech, and examining…
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Practicing with adversity
Practices that can be used to transform adverse circumstances into the path.
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Verbal pathways of virtue
Refraining from the nonvirtues of speech and practicing their opposites.
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