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Reducing Negative Emotions: The Power of Meditation
Our minds are full of thoughts, full of afflictive emotions, and full of unhappiness. This is why dharma practice is really indispensable to us all....
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Buddhist Science of Mind
Science of mind occupies a great deal of attention in Buddhist philosophy. This is not some new development; ancient Buddhist texts include major treatises investigating...
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Self-Reflection on the Spiritual Path
We're busy people and have lots of responsibilities and activities, so often we may forget to engage in self-reflection. But, we may want to look...
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Defining “Dharma”: Method and Wisdom
We have a lot of negative emotions, don't we? And traditionally, Buddhist teachers explain that the antidote for our negative emotions is the application of...
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Belief Through Practice
Belief or faith can mean different things depending on the context. Without any investigation, we may think that belief implies a blind, almost ignorant attitude....
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Learning What the Buddha Taught: A One-Minute Reminder
Learning what the Buddha taught could take a lifetime of study, contemplation, and meditation. However, the Buddha often summarized his teachings in simple, easy-to-understand key...
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Focusing the Mind: Impossible Task?
As we begin to practice meditation, many of us experience doubts. One of the biggest questions is, "How can I concentrate? My mind gets distracted...
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Inspiration for Our Meditation Training
Inspiration for our meditation training is a boost for our practice. We love to think we can be independent and do everything by ourselves, but...
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Questions on Karma: Choosing Not to Swing
Our minds swing back and forth crazily without any stability. That is the "swing" of karma. If we don't "swing" with karma, it cannot do...
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Transforming Anger into Strength
Transforming anger is a skill we can all work to achieve. We often feel that we have the right or to be angry, but anger...
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Rhythm of Happiness General Talk (Part 2)
Rhythm can develop into a deeper practice with more complexity. In the second part of this talk, Phakchok Rinpoche explains how we may continue to...
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Truly Understanding the Five Poisons
Truly understanding the five poisons, also known as the five negative emotions, is a crucial step for mental well-being. In this audio teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche...