• Bring Your Own Questions. New River Valley Session, February 2018

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    Tsony Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony July 6, 2021
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    Tsony Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Video September 29, 2020
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  • Dear Tsony..., Dharma Teachings, Français, Tsony / September 5, 2015

    Ma Faille, Mon Besoin Profond De Plaire…

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    Marcher sur des Kleshas Ardents

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  • Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Tsony / January 29, 2018

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A Fourth of July Teaching.

In Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony by TsonyJuly 5, 2022

What the Declaration of Independence reminds us about the Path of Awakening

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Sunday Talk 2022 #15.Shamata & Vipashyana:Radically Turn the Base

In Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony by TsonyJuly 3, 2022

Turn the gaze towards the perceiving mind.

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Sunday Talk 2022 #14. Lojong 7.59.Don’t Expect Applause

In Audio, Buddhism, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony by TsonyJune 21, 2022

Now that you have studied all these slogans, don’t expect anyone to congratulate you! In fact it is a good idea to look at how much we keep looking for recognition altogether. It can be …

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Sunday Talk 2022 #13. Lojong 7.58: Don’t Be Moody

In Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Meditation, Tsony by TsonyJune 5, 2022

Do not be moody.In Buddhist ethics, it is considered a character flaw to live and behave ‘like the weather’.Irritable people are always changing and not steadfast in their commitments and goals. Their Interest in things …

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Sunday Talk 2022 #12. Lojong 7/57: Don’t hold on to anger

In Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Meditation, Tsony by TsonyMay 23, 2022

When people have offended you or hurt you, don’t hold on to the anger and remember the wrong done to you. Supplemental commentary:This particular advice is especially applicable for Tibetans. It is because in Tibetan …

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Sunday Talk 2022 #11. Lojong 7/56.Do not Seek Recognition or Brag.

In Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Tsony by TsonyMay 16, 2022

Don’t expect rewards, recognition, or appreciation from people you have helped. You should not expect them to return your favors. You should also not go bragging to everyone about what you have done. Bodhisattvas do …

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Sunday Talk 2022 #10. Lojong 7/55. Liberate with Examination and Analyzing

In Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony by TsonyMay 8, 2022

The Intelligent Heart A Guide to the Compassionate Life Dzigar Kongtrul 7/55. Find liberation through both reflection and analysis. Our minds have two related abilities: to look at things in general and to examine details. …

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Sunday Talk 2022 #09.Lojong 7/54. Train Wholeheartedly.

In Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony by TsonyApril 26, 2022

It is probably clear by now that lojong is all about training. And since the nature of mind training goes directly against our entrenched and deep-rooted habit of self-fixation, it is easy to come up …

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Sunday Talk 2022 #08. Lojong 7/53. Do not be inconsistent

In Artists, Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony by TsonyApril 17, 2022

You should practice steadily with regularity. Avoid going from one extreme to the other, as in practicing a lot sometimes and hardly at all at other times. Encourage yourself regularly. Be steadfast in your practice …

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Sunday Talk 2022 #07. Lojong 7/52. Do not be misdirected

In Artists, Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony by TsonyApril 10, 2022

The six things that may be misinterpreted are patience, yearning, excitement, compassion, priorities and joy.  You’re patient when you’re getting your way, but not when it’s difficult.  You yearn for worldly things, instead of an …

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Sunday Talk 2022 #06. Lojong 7/51.From now on, Practice is the Chief Priority

In Artists, Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony by TsonyApril 3, 2022

Every so often, opportunities to practice the dharma come up. How many times have you let those opportunities pass you by? I think of this slogan as the mañana slogan. It is the idea that …

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Sunday Talk 2022 #05. Lojong 7/50. Do not depend on external circumstances

In Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony by TsonyMarch 20, 2022

The good thing about mind training is that it can be practiced in all kinds of situations. You do not have to wait for the right conditions to arrive or make special arrangements in order …

Artists, Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / March 13, 2022

Sunday Talk 2022 #04. Lojong 7.49_Meditate consistently in every circumstances

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Artists, Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / March 7, 2022

Sunday Talk 2022 #03. Lojong 7.48:Be Impartial and Thorough.

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Audio, Buddhism, Lectures, Meditation, Tsony / February 22, 2022

Gampopa’s Precious Ornament of Liberation. Overview of the Six Paramitas

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / February 21, 2022

Sunday Talk 2022 #02. Lojong 7.47_Keep the three inseparable

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Français, Lectures, Tsony / January 6, 2022

Les Quatre Atouts Pour Repartir Du Bon Pied

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / January 2, 2022

Sunday Talk 2022 #01.Lojong 7:46 Pay Heed the Three Never Wane

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Artists, Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / December 19, 2021

Sunday Talk 2021 #27.Lojong 7:45 Take on the Three Causes

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / December 12, 2021

Sunday Talk 2021 #26. Lojong Slogan 7/43: Observe these two. 7/44: Train in the three difficulties

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Artists, Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / December 6, 2021

Sunday Talk 2021 #25. Be like a Humble Servant Before All.Lojong 7-41,7-42.

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Artists, Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / November 21, 2021

Sunday Talk 2021 #24.Lojong 6/38. Do not delight in the suffering of others

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Artists, Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / November 14, 2021

Sunday Talk 2021 #23.Lojong 5/2: Of the two witnesses, hold the principal one.5/3: Always hold a joyful mind

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / November 9, 2021

Sunday Talk 2021 #23.Lojong 5/1. All Dharma Teachings Are for a Single Purpose

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / October 25, 2021

Sunday Talk 2021 #22.Lojong 6/37. Do not Make Gods into Demons. Be humble.

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Artists, Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / October 18, 2021

Sunday Talk 2021 #21.Lojong 6:36. Don’t Misuse the Remedy. Don’t Act with a Twist.

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Artists, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Musings, Questions, Tsony / October 12, 2021

Water Moon

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Artists, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks / October 10, 2021

Always Abide by the Three Principles

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Artists, Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / October 4, 2021

Spacious Awareness of the Perceiving Mind

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Artists, Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / September 20, 2021

Give this Mind a Break

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Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Musings, Tsony, Video / September 14, 2021

Interview of Lama Tsony-Francis by Christian Loidl

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Meditation, Tsony, Workshops / July 27, 2021

A Life In Peace

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 11, 2021

Slightly Off Topic

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Happy 4th!

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Transforming suffering and happiness into enlightenment

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

How far have you to extend your arm to touch space?

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Living in the Awareness of Death

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Three Klesha: Discard, Transform,Utilize.

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Four Seals & Four Breaths

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Amazement and letting go

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Doodle and finger painting

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Basis, Path and Fruition

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Om mani Padme Hung

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Tightening & Loosening

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Dukkha to Sukkha

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Happy Losar, Happy New Instant!

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Triratna or Three Jewels

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Illusion or Delusion?

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Aimless Relaxation

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

What is the Target, Who Holds It?

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Calm Abiding, the Necessary Preliminary

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Right Livelihood

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Right Effort

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Get Ready for the White Waters of Life

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Beyond delusional hope

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

The Supreme Continuum

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Simplicity

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Clarifying the Natural State with Awareness and Gentleness

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Deep Equanimity

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Peace

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Thoughts Are Not Your Enemy

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

The three qualities of Mindfulness, Attentiveness and Carefulness

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Insight Embedded In Calm Abiding

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Life Death Breath

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Space And Bliss

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Love Devotion Surrender

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

Why We Meditate

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 6, 2021

What Are Our Foundations?

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Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 5, 2021

Serlingpa’s Advice To Atisha

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Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 5, 2021

Form and Selflessness

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Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / July 5, 2021

What is meditation?

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Buddhism, Dharma Roadside Dialogue, Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Meditation, Questions, Tsony, Video / June 30, 2021

Bordo Dialogue 2021

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Tsony / March 10, 2021

Amitabha and the Pure Land of Sukhavati

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Dharma Teachings, Musings, Tsony / January 5, 2021

The Boundless Creativity of Change

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Audio, Buddhism, Français, Lectures, Meditation, Tsony, Video / December 28, 2020

Méditation Guidée vers la Claire Lumière du Sommeil

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Français, Lectures, Meditation, Questions, Tsony / December 23, 2020

Dialogues sur le Chemin

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Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Tsony / December 14, 2020

Dharma Roadside Dialogues Series

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Français, Lectures, Meditation, Tsony / September 19, 2020

Pratique de Tchènrézi

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Meditation, Tsony, Video / September 14, 2020

Sunday Morning Talk and Meditation

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Meditation, Tsony / September 12, 2020

Morning talks from Moab, Utah to Bordo, Italy.

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Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Tsony, Video, Workshops / June 27, 2020

Songs of Realization

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Musings, Tsony, Video / March 20, 2020

COVID-19 Diary

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Français, Musings, Tsony, Video / March 20, 2020

Journal du COVID-19

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Dear Tsony..., Français, Tsony / February 5, 2020

Comment vivre la maladie qui m’ invalide de plus en plus?

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / February 3, 2020

Coronavirus and Dharma Practice

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / January 28, 2020

From Theory to Reality

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Français, Lectures, Meditation, Tsony / January 14, 2020

Exploration et Découverte de l’Esprit

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Buddhism, Buddhism 101 Series, Dharma Teachings, Lectures, Meditation / January 14, 2020

Introduction to Meditation

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / January 14, 2020

Two Sticks, Three Steps

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Audio, Buddhism, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / January 7, 2020

Points to Contemplate

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Français, Lectures, Tsony / January 4, 2020

Bodhicaryavatara 8/120. Le Mystère Sacré

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Audio, Buddhism, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / January 4, 2020

Distraction and Lack of Persistence

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / December 30, 2019

Practice With Diligence Like A Farmer At Harvest

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Dear Tsony..., Dharma Teachings, Français, Tsony / December 19, 2019

Récemment j’ai suivi beaucoup d’enseignements et reçu de nombreuses initiations

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Audio, Buddhism, Meditation, Tsony / December 19, 2019

A Guided Meditation With Some Instructions

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Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / December 12, 2019

Be Flexible, Don’t Be Machine-minded.

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / November 24, 2019

Suffering is an Incentive for Enlightenment

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / October 28, 2019

Organism Vs. Organization

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Audio, Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Musings, Tsony / October 21, 2019

Inwardly or Outwardly Directed Mind

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Dharma Teachings, Meditation, Sunday Morning Talks, Tsony / September 29, 2019

Only Sitting Cannot Do It All

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