Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The perfection of joyous effort
How to build a strong foundation for our spiritual practice with joyous effort.
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Identifying our buttons
Learning to work with our sensitivities and the power of forgiveness.
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Venerable Thubten Lamsel Review of the value and intent of monastic life
Reviewing the value and intent of monastic life, from Chapter 5.
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Three kinds of ethical conduct
Three kinds of ethical conduct and eleven groups of people to benefit when we can.
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We have the power to change
By taking responsibility for our ethical conduct, we can transform our lives and benefit others.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro 
Renunciation is key
Exploring why renunciation of this life and renunciation of samsara is essential.
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Repaying the kindness of others
The limitations of personal liberation and the happiness of working for the benefit of others.
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Samsara is not a vacation
Seeing the kindness of others motivates us to work towards liberation for their benefit.
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Keeping a long-term perspective
It's critical that we keep a long-term motivation instead of the happiness of this life…
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Tweaking samsara is not enough
Four distorted ways of thinking that prevent us from seeking lasting happiness.
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