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*Introduction
to the Lamrim series; Preeminent qualities of the compilers and
of the teachings (transcript).
29 Apr 91, Dharma Friendship Foundation, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*How
the teachings should be studied and taught (transcript).
May 91, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Intro
to basic Buddhist topics: mind, rebirth, cyclic existence &
enlightenment (transcript).
May 91, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
The Six Preparatory
Practices
*Preparatory
practices 1 and 2 (transcript).
1991, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Preparatory
practices 2 and 3 (transcript).
May 91, DFF, Seattle [Audio
version]
*Preparatory
practices 3 to 5. (transcript).
May 91, DFF, Seattle [Audio
version]
Preparatory practice
5. (transcript).
22Jun
94, DFF, Seattle [Audio
version]
*What is to
be done in between sessions. (transcript).
1991/92, DFF, Seattle [Audio
version]
Foundations
of the Path
How
to cultivate reliance on our teachers
*Part 1 of 4: introduction, advantages of relying on a teacher (transcript). 1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 2 of 4: disadvantages of improper reliance or abandoning the
teacher (transcript).
1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
3 of 4: disadvantages-cont'd; how to rely on our teachers with our
thoughts (transcript).
1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 4 of 4: relying with our thoughts-cont'd; how to rely on our
teachers through our actions (transcript).
1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Being
persuaded to take advantage of our precious human life
*Part 1 of 4: The 8 freedoms (transcript) 1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
2 of 4: The 10 richnesses (transcript) 1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
3 of 4: Its importance and rarity (transcript) 1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
4 of 4: Conclusion (transcript) 1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Small Scope
Remembering death
*Disadvantages of not thinking about death (including the 8 worldly
concerns) (transcript).
1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Elaboration
of the 3rd disadv of not thinking about death: detaching ourselves
from the 8 worldly concerns & relying on the 10 innermost jewels
of the Kadam tradition (transcript).
1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*9-point
death meditation (transcript).
1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Meditations
on death & impermanence (including imagining our own death) (transcript). 1991/92, DFF,
Seattle. [Audio
version]
Disappointment and Delight - the Eight Worldly Concerns (article). 2007.
Advantages
and disadvantages of 2 kinds of rebirth
*The lower realms (transcript).
1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Taking refuge
Guidelines
for the Practice of Refuge (article)
*Part
1 of 10: what is refuge; why take refuge; objects of refuge, (transcript). 1991/92, DFF,
Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 2 of 10: conventional and ultimate refuge; causal and resultant
refuge; why the Buddha is a reliable guide; 3 kinds of faith, (transcript). 1991/92, DFF,
Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 3 of 10: different views of the Buddha in different schools;
qualities and skills of a Buddha's body and speech, (transcript).
1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
4 of 10: qualities and skills of a Buddha's mind (transcript). 1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
5 of 10: qualities and skills of a Buddha's enlightening influence;
qualities of the Dharma; qualities of the Sangha (transcript).
1991/92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 6 of 10:
taking refuge by knowing the differences (transcript).
10 Feb 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
[Note: Part 7 of 10 was not recorded.]
*Part 8 of 10: benefits
of having taken refuge (transcript).
1992, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 9 of 10: benefits-cont'd;
specific guidelines for the practice of refuge (transcript).
1992, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 10 of 10: common
guidelines for the practice of refuge (transcript).
1992, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Conviction in actions
and their effects
Interview:
Working with Karma (article)
Questions and Answers
on Karma (article)
*General
characteristics of karma (transcript).
25 May 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*10 destructive actions - Part 1 of 6 (transcript).
1992, DFF, Seattle.[Audio
version]
*10 destructive
actions - Part 2 of 6 (transcript), 1 Jun 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*10
destructive actions - Part 3 of 6 (transcript), 3 Jun 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*10
destructive actions - Part 4 of 6 and Distinguishing factors making
actions heavy or light (transcript), 8 Jun 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*10
destructive actions - Part 5 of 6 (transcript). 10 Jun 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*10 destructive actions
- Part 6 of 6 (transcript).
1992, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Thinking
about positive actions and their results (transcript), 8 Jul 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Classifications
of karma (transcript),
13 Jul 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Environmental
results of positive actions and factors affecting the intensity
of karma (transcript). 15 Jul 92, DFF, Seattle. [
Audio version]
*Other ways of
differentiating actions - part 1 of 2 (transcript), 22 Jul 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Other
ways of differentiating actions - Part 2 of 2 (transcript).
27 Jul 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Thinking
about specific aspects of action and its results (transcript), 3 Aug
92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*General
advice on how to engage in positive actions and avoid destructive
ones (transcript), 5
Aug 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*The
four opponent powers (transcript).
10 Aug 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Medium Scope
The Four Noble Truths
The
four noble truths part 1 (article)
*The
four noble truths corresponding to the three levels of practice
and The six unsatisfactory experiences of cyclic existence in general (transcript).
9 Sep 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
The
four noble truths (transcript). 24
Nov 2001,
India. [Audio
version]
First Noble Truth: The unsatisfactory
experiences
*Unsatisfactory
experiences of humans - Part 1 of 2
(transcript). 14 Sep
92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Unsatisfactory
experiences of humans - Part 2 of 2; The three unsatisfactory experiences
of cyclic existence in general
(transcript). 16 Sep
92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Unsatisfactory
experiences of the demi-gods and gods (transcript). 21
Sep 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Second Noble Truth:
The causes of unsatisfactory experiences; how they keep us in cyclic
existence
*The
root afflictions - part 1 of 5 (transcript). 21
Sep 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*The
root afflictions - part 2 of 5 (transcript). 9
Nov 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
* The
root afflictions - part 3 of 5 (transcript). 11
Nov 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*The
root afflictions - part 4 of 5
(transcript). 16 Nov
92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
* The root
afflictions - part 5 of 5; The secondary afflictions - part 1 of
2
(transcript). 18 Nov
92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*The
secondary afflictions - part 2 of 2
(transcript). 23 Nov
92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Order
of development of the afflictions and Causes of the afflictions
- part 1 of 3
(transcript). 7 Dec
92, DFF, Seattle.[Audio
version]
*Causes of
the afflictions - part 2 of 3
(transcript). 9 Dec
92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Causes
of the afflictions - part 3 of 3
(transcript). 14 Dec
92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Causes of the afflictions with reference to romantic love (i.e. attachment to the physical, emotional, and social "benefits" of being in a couple relationship) (article).
*Disadvantages
of the afflictions and How karma is accumulated by the afflictions
(transcript). 23 Dec
92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*The
way of leaving the body in death and taking rebirth - part 1 of
2 (transcript). 28
Dec 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*The
way of leaving the body in death and taking rebirth - part 2 of
2
(transcript). 20 Jan
93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Overview
of the death and rebirth process
(transcript). 27 Jan
93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
The twelve links
of dependent arising
[ Click here for a picture of the Wheel of Life depicting the Twelve Links. ]
*Part
1 of 5: the wheel of life (transcript). 20
Jan 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
2 of 5: purpose of studying the twelve links; two sets of cause
and effect; what is cyclic existence or samsara
(transcript). 25
Jan 93, DFF, Seattle.
[Audio
version]
*Part
3 of 5: explanation of the first 3 links (transcript). 27 Jan 93,
DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
4 of 5: Explanation of the twelve links (transcript). 1
Feb 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 5 of 5:
relating the twelve links to the four noble truths; how a set of
twelve links occurs over 2 and over 3 lifetimes; the twelve links
in forward order and reverse order (transcript). 8 Feb 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Fourth Noble Truth:
Becoming convinced of nature of the path to liberation
*Part 1 of
2: the kind of body with which/the kind of path to follow to break
out of cyclic existence; advantages of observing the higher training
in ethics. 10 Feb 93,
DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 2 of
2: advantages-cont'd; disadvantages of not observing ethics;advice
for observing ethics; 4 factors that lead us away from pure ethics.
15 Feb 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Great
Scope
Advantages of
bodhicitta or the altruistic intention
*Advantages
of bodhicitta or the altruistic intention - part 1 (transcript), 14 Apr 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Advantages
of bodhicitta - part 3; Developing equanimity - preliminary to cultivating
bodhicitta (transcript),
21 Apr 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Cultivating bodhicitta
through the seven points of cause and effect
*Part
1 of 4: Equanimity; recognising that each sentient being has been
one's mother; remembering their kindness as your mother
(transcript), 26 Apr 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
2 of 4: wishing to reciprocate that kindness; heart-warming love
(transcript), 28 Apr 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
3 of 4: love-cont'd; great compassion
(transcript), 3 May 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
4 of 4: great compassion; great determination; the altruistic intention;
pitfalls in Dharma practice
(transcript). 5 May 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Cultivating Bodhicitta
through Equalizing and Exchanging Self and Others
*An Overview
of this method. 26 Jul
93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
1: Equalizing self and others: looking from the conventional level
and from the ultimate level (transcript), 10 May 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
2: Equalizing self and others-cont'd; disadvantages of self-centeredness (transcript), 19
May 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
3: Disadvantages-cont'd; advantages of cherishing others (transcript), 24
May 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Commitments of the
aspiring bodhisattva vows
*Commitments
of the aspiring bodhisattva vows (transcript), 7 Jun
93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Commitments of the
engaged bodhisattva vows
*How the bodhisattva
vows are useful (transcript).
28 Jul 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
a) Root bodhisattva
vows
*Vows
1 to 4 (transcript).
9 Jun 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Vows 5 to 13 (transcript).
14 Jun 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Vows 14 to 18 and the four binding factors (transcript).
16 Jun 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
b) Auxiliary
bodhisattva vows
*Vows 1 to 5 (transcript).
2 Aug 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Vows
6 to 12 (transcript).
4 Aug 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Vows 13 to 16 (transcript).
9 Aug 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Vows
18 to 21 (transcript), 3 Jan 98, DFF, Seattle.
[Audio
version]
*Vow
22 (transcript). 16 Aug
93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Vows 23 to 30 (transcript).
18 Aug 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Vows 30 to 36 (transcript).
30 Aug 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Vows 35 to 40 (transcript).
1 Sep 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Vows 39 to 46 (transcript).
25 Oct 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Training in the 6 far-reaching attitudes
to ripen your mind
*The
six far-reaching attitudes in general and how they complement one
another (transcript).
27 Oct 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
1) Far-reaching
attitude of generosity
*Part 1 of
2: what is it; the 3 types of generosity (transcript). 1 Nov 93, DFF,
Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 2
of 2: giving according to the four points; how to enhance the practice
of the six far-reaching attitudes (transcript). 10 Nov 93,
DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
2) Far-reaching
attitude of ethics
*Part 1
of 2: far-reaching attitude of ethics. (transcript). 15 Nov 93,
DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 2 of 2:
Lama Tsong Khapa's quote on ethics; practicing ethics with the other
far-reaching attitudes (transcript).
17 Nov 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
3) Far-reaching
attitude of patience
*Part 1 of
4: patience of not retaliating to harm (transcript). 22 Nov 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 2 of
4: patience of not retaliating to harm - cont'd: disadvantages of
anger and antidotes to anger (transcript). 20 Dec 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 3 of 4: patience of not retaliating to harm - cont'd: antidotes
to anger (transcript).
22 Dec 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
4 of 4: patience of enduring difficulties & patience of definitely
practicing the Dharma (transcript).
27 Dec 93, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
4) Far-reaching
attitude of joyous effort
*Part 1 of
5: three types of joyous effort and 3 types of laziness that interrupt
joyous effort (transcript). 29
Dec 93, DFF, Seattle.<
[Audio
version]
*Part 2 of 5: the 3 kinds of joyous effort and the 3 kinds of laziness
which interrupt joyous effort (transcript).
12 Jan 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
3 of 5: the 3 types of (laziness of) discouragement that hinder
joyous effort (transcript). 19 Jan 94, DFF, Seattle.
[Audio
version]
*Part
4 of 5: four important qualities to generate as aspects of joyous
effort (transcript).
24
Jan 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 5 of
5: four aspects of joyous effort - cont'd
(transcript).
26
Jan 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
5 and 6) The far-reaching attitudes
of meditative stabilization & wisdom (in brief), and Practicing
each far-reaching attitude in relation to the other five
*Part 1:
far-reaching attitudes of meditative stabilization and wisdom in
brief; practicing each with the other five
(transcript). 31 Jan 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 2:
three types of meditative stabilization according to their strength;
far-reaching attitude of wisdom
(transcript). 2 Feb 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
5)
Far-reaching attitude of meditative stabilization
*Part 1 of 9: Training
in calm abiding to perfect meditative stabilization
(transcript). 7 Feb 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 2 of 9: Arranging
proper circumstances for calm abiding meditation (transcript). 14
Feb 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 3 of 9: Actual
way to practice calm abiding: objects of meditation
(transcript). 16 Feb 94, DFF, Seattle.
[Audio
version]
*Part 4 of 9:
actual way to practice calm abiding: objects of meditation and deterrents
to calm abiding and the antidotes-laziness (transcript).
21 Feb 94, DFF, Seattle.
[Audio
version]
*Part 5 of 9:
deterrents to calm abiding and the antidotes - forgetting the object
of meditation (transcript).
23 Feb 94, DFF, Seattle.
[Audio
version]
*Part 6 of 9: review session - excerpts (transcript).
11 May 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 7 of 9: Deterrents
to calm abiding and the antidotes - cont'd
(transcript). 16 May 94,
DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
8 of 9: deterrents to calm abiding and the antidotes - excitement,
non-application, over-application (transcript).
18 May 94, DFF, Seattle.
[Audio
version]
*Part
9 of 9: The nine stages, six mental powers and four engagements;
developing calm abiding
(transcript). 23 May
94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
6) Far-reaching
attitude of wisdom
Who
is making this decision anyway? (article)
Emptiness
and dependent arising - an Interview with Lama Zopa Rinpoche
(article)
*Part 2 of 3:
three levels of dependent arising
(transcript). 30 May 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part 3 of 3:
establishing the selflessness of persons and phenomena (transcript).
23 Jun 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Training in the 4 factors ripening the
minds of others
*Part
1 of 2: what "ripening the minds of others" means
(transcript).
2 Feb 1994. DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Part
2 of 2: explanation of the four factors (transcript).
7 Feb 1994. DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
Eightfold Noble
Path
*Intro, right
speech, right action (transcript). 20
Jun 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Right action
and right livelihood (transcript). 27 Jun 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Right mindfulness (transcript). 11 Jul 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Right concentration and right effort (part one) (transcript). 18 Jul 94, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Right effort (part two), right view and right thought (transcript). 20 Jul 94,
DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
*Why the Eightfold
Noble Path is necessary for benefitting others (transcript). 9
Sep 92, DFF, Seattle. [Audio
version]
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