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1. Beginning my training in Tonglen

   By Tom Beckett, April 3, 2023
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   • April 22, 2023

2. Tibet: The Trail of Light documentary

   By C T, April 17, 2023
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   • April 17, 2023

3. Into the Stream ~ A Study Guide on the First Stage of Awakening

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   By LivingLight, February 26, 2023
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4. Are the Four Jhanas the equivalent of jing, chi, shen and emptiness transformation in Daoist Alchemy(Nei Dan)

   By Asher Topaz, February 9, 2022   

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5. Cantonese is a Useful Tool for Chinese Buddhist Sutra Study

   By alphone, June 3, 2022
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   • March 9, 2023

6. Buddhism of the Suttas

   By Maddie, March 3, 2023
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   • March 8, 2023

7. What are the mechanics behind chanting?

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   By Takingcharge, January 9, 2023
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   • Maddie
   • March 8, 2023

8. Im looking for a book on Buddhist morals

   By helpfuldemon, February 27, 2023
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   • steve
   • March 7, 2023

9. Root Verses of the Six Betweens

   By LivingLight, February 26, 2023
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   • C T
   • March 2, 2023

10. Buddhist meditations for fear and pain.

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    By Tom Beckett, February 13, 2023
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    • Mark Foote
    • February 26, 2023

11. Guatama referred to himself as the "Tathagata" not the "Buddha"

    By Invisible Acropolis, December 14, 2022
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    • Mark Foote
    • February 16, 2023

12. Why is the medicine buddha blue? Did he come from hinduism?

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    By Takingcharge, January 7, 2023
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    • Maddie
    • February 15, 2023

13. What Shunryu Suzuki Actually Said

    By Mark Foote, February 1, 2023
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    • Mark Foote
    • February 13, 2023

14. What do buddhists mean when they talk about "realms"

    By Tianzun, February 2, 2023
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    • Eduardo
    • February 6, 2023

15. How does karma rebirth into other realms?

    By Tianzun, January 31, 2023
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    • Lairg
    • February 1, 2023

16. Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice – The Standing Blade of Grass

    By Taoist Texts, January 11, 2023
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    • January 12, 2023

17. In praise of Thanissaro Bhikku

    By Vajra Fist, October 24, 2022
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    • Mark Foote
    • December 1, 2022

18. Why is nothingness/emptiness/lack of ego the desired state?

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    By helpfuldemon, January 4, 2022
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    • Nintendao
    • November 21, 2022

19. Could Buddhism help me with my problem

    By Tom Beckett, August 29, 2022
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    • November 6, 2022

20. In memory of Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche

    By steve, September 28, 2022
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    • steve
    • October 19, 2022

21. Marpa: the tantric origins of the Kagyu tradition

    By Apech, May 16, 2022
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    • October 7, 2022

22. Is the thought of ‘the only way’ to be violent?

    By awaken, June 12, 2022
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    • Mark Foote
    • September 19, 2022

23. Interview with Dr Ian Baker - Tibetan Yoga and Tantric Buddhism

    By C T, July 11, 2022
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    • Mark Foote
    • September 12, 2022

24. Describe what you think enlightenment is and what you would realize should you have it

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    By helpfuldemon, December 31, 2021
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    • Lairg
    • September 9, 2022

25. Finding Shambhala: Just 3 Easy Steps There.

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    By Jamyang Khedrup, August 20, 2022   

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26. Thank you for your service, Thich Nhat Hanh

    By stirling, January 22, 2022
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    • FarangLao
    • August 31, 2022

27. The Buddha was Bald … but is Everywhere Depicted with a Full Head of Hair

    By Seeking, January 16, 2022
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    • August 18, 2022

28. Why light in Buddhist scriptures disappear

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    By awaken, May 29, 2022
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29. Angering Myself Through The Dantians

    By dawn90, May 2, 2022   

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    • August 12, 2022

30. Lama Lena - Dzogchen 'pointing out'

    By Vajra Fist, July 24, 2022
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