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Four Truths for the Aryas

The four distortions: Seeing what is impermanent as ...

Understanding impermanence helps us to take advantage of the opportunities we have to practice the…

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Sonam Gyatso the Third Dalai Lama
Grounds and Paths

Quiz 1: Hearer’s grounds and paths

The questions for a quiz on the Fundamental Vehicle portion of the teachings.

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2011

Mindfulness and introspective awareness

A teaching on the three higher trainings from subtle to gross levels. Explaining the two…

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The face of a Buddha
Buddhist Worldview

The four seals of Buddhism

The four seals—the four basic principles shared by all Buddhists—determine whether a given doctrine is…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2011

The Buddha’s homeless life

A continuing examination of the Buddha's life, his period of austere practices, and a discussion…

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Integration of sutra and tantra in Tibetan Buddhism

How Buddhist teachings help to increase constructive states and decrease destructive states of mind.

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Dharma in Daily Life

Conceptual Minds and Mind Training

Two strategies for working with the mind that conceptualizes based on raw sensory data.

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Rice in different colors on a table.
By Prison Volunteers

Practicing the six perfections

Members of a Buddhist group in Spokane, Washington, practice the six far-reaching attitudes.

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A wooden keepsake box.
On Impermanence

A treasured possession

A retreatant shares on how she lost a valued piece of jewelry but gained an…

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Photo of Venerable Saxena, smiling.
Interfaith Dialogue

Dharma masala

Growing up amongst Christian and Hindu influences, eventually becoming Buddhist. Reflections on culture and religion.

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On Overcoming Anger

Reflections on anger

Stories from incarcerated people about their struggles with anger and other afflictions.

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A man using his hand shielding his mouth, in deep thinking.
Dharma in Daily Life

Who is making this decision, anyway?

The criteria that help us make Dharma-inspired decisions and how reflecting on emptiness can give…

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