wisdom
Teachings on how to cultivate wisdom on many different levels, ranging from the wisdom that understands karma and its effects, the four truths, and how to benefit others, to the wisdom realizing the ultimate nature of reality.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Intent and purpose of monastic life
Explaining difference between the existence of the Dharma and the flourishing of the Dharma, as…
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Think about it this way
An interview with Venerable Thubten Chodron covering a wide range of topics related to anger.
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Venerable Thubten Samten Recollecting the Three Jewels
Discussing the practice of the six recollections, according to the Sanskrit and Pali traditions.
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Living in a Buddhist community
Venerable Thubten Chodron discusses practicing while living in community at Sravasti Abbey.
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Review of the 18 unshared qualities
Reviewing the eighteen unshared qualities by discussing what actions we’re doing now that may contribute…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Review of the 4 fearlessnesses and 10 powers
Reviewing the four fearlessnesses and ten powers.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Prostrations and the four Buddha Bodies
Staring some advice on how to do prostrations and reviewing the eight qualities of the…
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal The reasons for taking refuge
Reviewing the reasons for taking refuge and the Perfection Vehicle’s Buddha Jewel.
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The value of the monastic community
Explaining the value of the monastic community, commencing teaching from Chapter 5.
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The path of wisdom and compassion
How to use the mind training teachings to transform our lives, from the Library of…
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Intoxicants and celibacy
Explaining the two precepts westerners have the most difficulty with—taking intoxicants and unwise or unkind…
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