Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha on January 3rd, 2021.

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Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha on December 27th, 2020.

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Dharma talk given by Ven. Geshe Tsewang Thinley December 20, 2020.

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The Thirty-Seven Practices of All the Bodhisattvas
by Gyalse Tokme Zangpo

Verses 19-21

Even though I may be famous and revered by all,
And as rich as Vaiśravaṇa, the god of wealth himself,
To see the futility of all the glory and riches of this world,
And to remain without conceit—this is the practice of all the bodhisattvas.

The practice of all the bodhisattvas is to subdue the mind,
With the forces of loving kindness and compassion.
For unless the real adversary—my own anger—is defeated,
Outer enemies, though I may conquer them, will continue to appear.

The practice of all the bodhisattvas is to turn away immediately
From those things which bring desire and attachment.
For the pleasures of the senses are just like salty water:
The more we taste of them, the more our thirst increases.

Dharma talk given by Chaplain Sergio Moreno December 13th, 2020.

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Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha on December 6th, 2020.

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Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha on November 29th, 2020.

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The Noble Mahāyāna Sūtras Lama Matt referenced can be found on 84000.co

Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha on November 22nd, 2020.

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Video shown during the Dharma talk was Gratitude: The Short Film by Louie Schwartzberg.

Dharma talk given by Ven. Geshe Tsewang Thinley October 18, 2020.

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The Thirty-Seven Practices of All the Bodhisattvas
by Gyalse Tokme Zangpo

Verses 15-18

Even if others should expose my hidden faults or deride me
When speaking amidst great gatherings of many people,
To conceive of them as spiritual friends and to bow
Before them in respect—this is the practice of all the bodhisattvas.

Even if others whom I have cared for like children of my own,
Should turn upon me and treat me as an enemy,
To regard them only with special fondness and affection,
As a mother would her ailing child—this is the practice of all the bodhisattvas.

Even if others, equal or inferior to me in status,
Should, out of arrogance, disparage me,
To honour them, as I would my teacher,
By bowing down my head before them—this is the practice of all the bodhisattvas.

Even though I may be destitute and despised by all,
Beset with terrible illness and plagued by evil spirits,
Still to take upon myself all beings’ ills and harmful actions,
Without ever losing heart—this is the practice of all the bodhisattvas.

Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha on November 1st, 2020.

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Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha on October 25th, 2020.

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