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 Sangye Khadro Three types of persons
Explaining the three levels of practitioners and the reasons for the gradual stages, teaching from…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Arya disposition and Buddha nature
Describing the arya dispositions according to different tenet systems, from the sections "Ārya Disposition according…
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The mind’s potential in the Pali tradition
Starting Chapter 13, "Buddha Nature", covering the potential of the mind from the section, "The…
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal How do friends and family fit into monastic life?
Family relationships and attachment as they apply to ordination and the monastic life.
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Pratimoksa precepts
An explanation of the divisions of precepts and clarification of particular vows.
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Uncovering unrealistic expectations
A discussion about unrealistic expectations that can interfere with Dharma practice and ordained life.
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Compassion observing sentient beings
Unpacking verse 3 of Chandrakirti’s "Homage to great compassion."
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Compassion and the determination to be free
Completing Chapter 9, describing how to think about the four truths in terms of three…
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Conventional and ultimate bodhicitta
An in-depth discussion of the two types of bodhicitta: conventional and ultimate.
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Developing equanimity
How to meditate on equanimity as the prelude to developing loving kindness and compassion.
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