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Venerable Thubten Chodron Introduction to the text
The purpose and origin of the thought-training teachings. An introduction to the text and the…
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Dependent arising and bodhicitta
Attaining awakening depends on bodhicitta, therefore we are dependent on all sentient beings in order…
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Equalizing and exchanging self and others
Developing bodhicitta by considering the kindness of all sentient beings, becoming aware of how interdependent…
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Dependent arising and compassion, continued
How to develop compassion by seeing all sentient beings as our kind mothers.
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Avoiding the extreme of nihilism
The danger in misunderstanding emptiness and thinking that getting rid of the labels means we…
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Emptiness of causes and their effects
Actions we view as solid events actually exist by being merely labeled on a series…
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Benefits of ethical conduct
How ethical conduct acts as a foundation for developing concentration.
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Verse 14-3: Three higher trainings
Gradual progression of subduing of the afflictions and the counteracting of the karma through the…
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Sex and our culture
A talk directed towards youth on how we should perceive sex and the confusion between…
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Verse 14-2: What samsara is
The samsara we're in is this very body and mind, not the external world.
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Verse 14-1: The prison of cyclic existence
Determination to be free, aspiration for enlightenment to benefit sentient beings and liberate them, wisdom…
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