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Intention, karmic paths and afflictions
Describing how the ten non-virtues can be distinguished from each other in terms of being…
View PostGive your mind something virtuous to do with suffering
A talk about tonglen, the practice of taking on the suffering of oneself and others.
View PostThree nonvirtues of mind
Explaining the ten non-virtues, covering idle talk, and the three non-virtues of mind: covetousness, malice…
View PostRegretting negativity by reflecting on death
Giving commentary to Verses 32-41, showing how reflecting on death can help clarify what is…
View PostCompassion and empathy
How empathy is a core component of compassion, both in being able to feel compassion…
View PostMeditation on the kindness of others
A guided meditation to bring awareness of being connected to others and being the recipient…
View PostPutting bodhicitta into practice
Meditations to cultivate bodhicitta, including taking-and-giving (tonglen) and offering the four elements of the body.
View PostVerbal non-virtues
Continuing the explanation of ten non-virtues, covering the third physical non-virtue and the first three…
View PostRemoving barriers to forgiveness
Discussing what gets in the way of forgiving others and responsibility for our harmful actions
View PostMental non-virtues
Teaching three mental non-virtues and the four branches required for a complete act of killing…
View PostFour opponent powers
Covering Verses 2.27-2.31 on the four opponent powers of purification.
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