Buddha nature
Teachings on buddha nature, the innate quality of the mind that enables all beings to attain enlightenment.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Buddha nature and omniscient mind
What buddha nature means; It doesn't mean that we're already buddhas. A continuing explanation of…
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The pitfalls of perfectionism
Developing conviction in the Dharma teachings and how to approach the Dharma in a constructive…
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How to see Tara
It is incorrect to project human qualities on Tara or see her as a theistic…
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Prison outreach in Mexico
Buddhist principles that are transforming prison outreach are taught to leaders in a Mexican correctional…
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Visualizing the merit field
How to visualize the merit field of holy beings as part of the preliminary practice…
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Karma and the wish for freedom
An explanation of karma. How to benefit ourselves and others by developing the ten virtues.
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Understanding the workings of the mind
How the body and the mind have distinct continuities and what makes up the mind,…
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The Buddhist worldview
How our worldview is based on a solid idea of self. Our life can change…
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Precious human life
The meaning, purpose and rarity of the freedoms and fortunes of a precious human life…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa The four noble truths
The importance of the four noble truths and how understanding the truth of suffering prepares…
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Mind is the creator of our experience
The essence of Buddhist philosophy and psychology together with practical tools for immediate implementation in…
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Verse 30-1: Happiness
Cultivating dissatisfaction with samsara and striving to attain the happiness of the buddhas. How this…
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