Middle Way Philosophy

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Conflicting views of reality

The views about reality posited by different Buddhist philosophical systems.

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How do we exist?

The ultimate view of reality and the views of Western physicians on the relationship between…

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Conventional and ultimate bodhicitta

The two methods to generate bodhicitta and the importance of practicing both method and wisdom.

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Freeing ourselves and others

How the determination to be free from cyclic existence leads to the generation of bodhicitta.

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Afflictions, mind, and the brain

Working with the afflictions and the relationship between the mind and the brain.

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The determination to be free

The importance of generating the determination to be free from cyclic existence and the steps…

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Our situation in cyclic existence

Recognizing our situation in samsara as the foundation for studying Middle Way philosophy.

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Practicing the Dharma purely

Practical advice on practicing the Dharma well and avoiding spiritual materialism.

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The ineffability of emptiness

Exploring paradoxical statements about emptiness in their specific context in Buddhist philosophy.

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Discussion: Emptiness, ethical conduct, and mindfulness

Geshe Dadul Namgyal responds to questions on self- and other-emptiness, and on uncompounded phenomena.

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