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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 119-126

By harming sentient beings we create the causes for our own suffering. By respecting them…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 112-118

Why we need sentient beings to develop fortitude and create merit. Looking at the important…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Far-reaching wisdom

How wisdom is conjoined with the other far-reaching practices to eliminate ignorance, the cause of…

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Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions

The four immeasurables in the Pali and Sanskrit trad...

How the Pali and Sanskrit traditions present the four immeasurable attitudes and how to practice…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen lamrim review: How to rely on the teachings ...

A review of salient points of the first sections of the text on the qualities…

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Four Truths for the Aryas

The three higher trainings

How the three higher trainings relate to each other and why we need all three…

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Gomchen Lamrim

How to take refuge in the Three Jewels

Reflecting on the distinguishing characteristics of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha and the benefits of…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 2: Verses 115-126

The problems of teaching emptiness to those who are unsuitable vessels. Creating the causes for…

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Engaged Buddhism

True liberty for all beings

A discussion about two emails related to Thanksgiving, one on compassion for animals, and the…

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Essence of a Human Life

Living in the joy of the Dharma

The dedication verse encourages us to turn away from the hustle and bustle of our…

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Essence of a Human Life

Putting the Dharma into practice

The importance of integrating the Dharma into everyday life, in whatever situations we encounter.

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