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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Distracted by the causes for pain

Commentary on verse 15 of Chapter 7 including the intrusive conditions and incompatible propensities that…

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Meditation

Meditating on the selflessness of persons

How to cultivate special insight by meditating on the selflessness of persons.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Questions and answers on meditation

Teaching from Chapter 7, responding to questions on meditating on the dying process and how…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

People do not learn by suffering

Counteracting laziness and developing joyous effort. Commentary on verses 11-14 of Chapter 7. Also why…

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Monastic Life

Being easy to speak to

Being humble means respecting and appreciating different ways of thinking.

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Meditation

Objects for hindrances to cultivating serenity

The hindrances of dullness and excitement and the antidotes we can apply when these arise.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Birth

Continuing teaching from Chapter 7, describing the importance of imagining our own death and explaining…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Living in the jaws of death

Shantideva's advice for overcoming laziness and developing enthusiasm for practicing the Dharma. Commentary on verses…

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Contentment and Happiness

Make every day a miracle

Practical advice on how to create the causes for happiness in our daily lives.

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Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Big love

Reflections on her spiritual mentor Lama Thubten Yeshe's teachings and their impact on her life…

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Meditation

Posture and objects for cultivating serenity

The eight-point Vairocana meditation position and what object to take as your mental object to…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Q&A on the 12 links of dependent origination

Teaching from Chapter 7, covering students' questions on the links of karma and renewed existence.

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