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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Karma and current ethical issues continued

Continuing the discussion of current ethical issues and karma, covering topics such as assisted suicide,…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Offering our bodies to all sentient beings

Covering Verses 3.11-3.17 and encouraging us to dedicate our body, merit, and resources to the…

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2020

Discourse on “The Removal of Distracting Thoug...

Nagarjuna’s analogies for the hindrances continued. Also advice on how to remove distracting thoughts.

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2020

Structuring the meditation session

How to structure a meditation session, including the six preliminary practices before meditation. Identifying the…

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2020

The benefits of and conditions for developing serenity

Where serenity fits on the path to liberation, the three higher trainings of ethics, concentration,…

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2020

Concentration as a Buddhist practice

Instructions on walking meditation, the four immeasurables as aids to concentration, the breath as an…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Karma and current ethical issues

Explaining karma and current ethical issues covering genetic engineering, stem cell research, cloning, birth control,…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Requesting teachings and our teachers to remain

Giving commentary to Verses 1-11 of Chapter 3, covering the limbs of rejoicing, requesting teachings,…

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Dharma in Daily Life

Bodhisattva practice in daily life

How to bring the essence of bodhisattva practice to daily life situations and relationships. Looking…

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