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Venerable Thubten Chodron Spiritual practice transforms us
Enlightenment is not a static state of mind, but rather a dynamic, transformative experience that…
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Qualities of the Three Jewels
The qualities of the Three Jewels in which we take refuge: the Buddha's enlightening influence,…
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Sister Donald Corcoran - Sep 30, 1991
Sister Donald Corcoran Comparing and contrasting views
A comparison of religious views to support interfaith practice.
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A bhikshuni’s view
A brief overview of how Buddhist monastic traditions spread and adapt to new cultures.
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Sister Donald Corcoran
- Sep 30, 1991
A Benedictine’s view
A Catholic nun's perspective on world monastic traditions and her own spiritual journey.
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The lower realms
An in-depth look at the lower realms, the causes for rebirth there, and the benefits…
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Meditation on death
Understanding the importance of contemplating death for the Buddhist practitioner, using the nine-step meditation on…
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Detaching from the eight worldly concerns
Learning to counter attachment to the eight worldly concerns by examining the 10 innermost jewels…
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Disadvantages of not thinking of death
Considering the disadvantages of not thinking about death motivates us to make use of this…
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Cultivating our motivation
The three levels of motivation as a key to understanding the Buddhist path.
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Obtaining a precious human life
The purpose and meaning of a precious human life, and the difficulty of obtaining such…
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The fortunes of a precious human life
Examining the 10 richnesses of a precious human life and how to meditate properly on…
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