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Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics delve into the fundamental teachings of Buddhism, focusing on the Three Marks of Existence: impermanence (anicca), suffering (dukkha), and non-self (anatta). These insights help practitioners understand the nature of reality and foster deeper mindfulness and acceptance.

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Going Beyond Suffering Into Peace

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Reading and Commentary of the Sutta on 'Not-Self'

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A Detailed Guided Exercise

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The Human Voice

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Wise Reflection

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The 4th Factor Of Awakening - Joy & Rapture

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The 2nd Factor of Awakening: Investigation

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The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter: Sorting Hat & Favorite Place In Hogwarts

Danya Hethail

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The Four Noble Truths

MC Brigitte Schrottenbacher

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Ego Explained

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Today's Consideration: Abundance In Alignment

Jamila Perry

4.9talks•17 min

Can You Fake It Till You Make It With Enlightenment

Ajahn Achalo

4.9talks•39 min

The 3 Characteristics

Adam Mizner

4.5talks•1 min

Today's Consideration: Favored Vision

Jamila Perry

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Today's Consideration: Praise In Poverty

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Part 4: Hey Inner Critic Can You Be Quiet Please? I’m Trying To Work!

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Endurance, Practice And Starving The Mental Distortions

Malcolm Huxter

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Can You Fake It Till You Make It With Enlightenment

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Three Characteristics: Not Self

Lisa Goddard

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The Illusion Of Movement With Dean Graves

joshua dippold

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Short Insight: Type A Personality - What Does It Mean?

Kevin Kockot

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Dharma Talk On Ageing And Impermanence

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Three Characteristics: Not-Self - 2

Lisa Goddard

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Three Characteristics: Not-Self-1

Lisa Goddard

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The Three Characteristics: Change

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The Three Characteristics: Pain

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Who Was Mahasi Sayadaw? Quick Buddhist Lecture

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Cultivating Wisdom In Buddhist Practice

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Mindfulness For Beginners: Getting Started

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Wisdom Inquiries: Can Lawyers Every Really “Do No Harm”?

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Bringing A New Kind Of Wisdom Into 2023

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Dharma Questions: Abhidhamma (With Beth Upton)

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Three Characteristics: Change

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Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics delve into the fundamental teachings of Buddhism, focusing on the Three Marks of Existence: impermanence (anicca), suffering (dukkha), and non-self (anatta). These insights help practitioners understand the nature of reality and foster deeper mindfulness and acceptance.

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