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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2007

Cultivating a healthy sense of self

Learn to distinguish between self-centeredness, self-grasping ignorance and genuine self-confidence.

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Ken with eyes closed in front of the large Abbey thangka.
Essence of Refined Gold

The meaning of precepts

The beginning of the path to enlightenment is the taking of precepts.

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Altar at the Abbey
Essence of Refined Gold

Guidelines after taking refuge

Integrating the practice of taking refuge and keeping precepts into daily life, and the benefits…

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Open Heart, Clear Mind

Taking the ache out of attachment

Looking at how attachment causes problems and real happiness comes from letting go of attachment.

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Shakyamuni Buddha refuge tree
Essence of Refined Gold

The meaning of refuge

The meaning and purpose of taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.

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Khensur Jampa Tegchog smiles at the camera.
Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

The truth of the origin of suffering

Looking at inappropriate attention and how it works in our mind, creating attachment and suffering.

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