renunciation
Renunciation, or the determination to be free, is the attitude aspiring to be free from all suffering and to attain the liberation that is freedom from cyclic existence.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The Buddha’s life
The Buddha's life, his path to awakening, and how Buddhism has adapted over time.
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Taming the five hindrances
Describing many efffective antidotes for taming the five hindrances, continuing the teaching from Chapter 7.
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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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Tweaking samsara is not enough
Four distorted ways of thinking that prevent us from seeking lasting happiness.
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Venerable Thubten Ngawang Review of the benefits of monastic precepts
Reviewing the second half of Chapter 4, covering benefits of keeping Pratimoksha vows, avoiding intoxicants,…
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Introduction to samsara and nirvana
Introducing the concepts of samsara and nirvana and delving into 8 types of suffering.
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The stages of the path within our reach in the West
How the three principal aspects of the path lead to happiness for ourselves and others.
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Caught in the four currents
Examining the situation for all beings in cyclic existence and how bodhicitta helps.
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Venerable Thubten Konchog 
Intent and purpose of monastic life
Continuing the section on The Intent and Purpose of Monastic Life, from Chapter 5.
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