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Venerable Thubten Chodron Becoming a qualified disciple
How to become a qualified disciple, and the importance of looking for internal qualities and…
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The qualities of a spiritual mentor
The qualities a student should look for in a qualified spiritual mentor.
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Roles and responsibilities of a spiritual mentor
The different types of spiritual mentors, and the different ways we relate to them.
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Relying on a spiritual mentor
Dispelling misconceptions about "guru devotion." How to properly rely on a spiritual mentor as the…
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Conceptual and non-conceptual consciousnesses
Conceptual and non-conceptual consciousnesses, exploring their differences and how they apply to daily life.
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Faulty conceptualization
Conceptual consciousness and the role it plays in mistaken and erroneous minds.
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Engaged Buddhism and political involvement
Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections “Using Diverse Methods to Benefit Others” and “Engaged Buddhism…
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Practicing the comparison of phenomena
Continuing teaching the chapter on 'Strategies in Debate', covering exercises on the comparison of phenomena.
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Working in the world
Beginning Chapter 12 "Working in the World," covering the sections "Good Health and Dealing with…
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Willingness to undergo hardship
Finishing Chapter 11, by covering the sections “Willingness to Undergo Hardship,” “Keeping a Happy Mind,”…
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The opening volleys
Reviewing the last two sections in Chapter 23 - “The Opening Volleys” and “Reviewing the…
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