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Gomchen Lamrim

Attachment, anger, and conceit

The first three of the six root afflictions that disturb the mind and lead to…

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Healing from Gun Violence

More reflections on the Orlando tragedy

Perspectives from students who wrote in after hearing Venerable Chodron's talk on the Orlando tragedy.

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 281-287

The 25 special qualities that arise from collecting merit and wisdom. Practical guidelines for creating…

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Healing from Gun Violence

Finding hope after the Orlando massacre

How to remain compassionate and avoid despair after the tragic killings in Orlando, Florida.

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Zipping our lips

Avoiding harsh words benefits our self, prevents harming others and fosters healthy relationships.

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Gomchen Lamrim

Reflecting on the six types of dukkha

Contemplating the six unsatisfactory conditions of cyclic existence strengthens the determination to be free and…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 272-280

Practical advice for creating the collections of of merit and wisdom. The five common qualities…

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Young people knead bread together in the Sravasti Abbey kitchen.
Mindful Eating

The heart connection between monastics and laypeople

The verses for laypeople who offer food to nourish the sangha, and the sangha which…

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Young people knead bread together in the Sravasti Abbey kitchen.
Mindful Eating

Buddhist precepts regarding food

The Buddhist perspective on fasting and how practitioners keep Buddhist precepts related to food.

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Gomchen Lamrim

Contemplating the eight types of dukkha, part 2

Explanation of meditating on the eight types of dukkha is continued with the last four.…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 268-271

Thought transformation practices that create the causes for the collection of wisdom. The four ascetic…

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