Tibetan Buddhism

Classic teachings of Buddhism in the Tibetan lineage; contemporary takes on those teachings.

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Authenticity of the mahayana scriptures

Covering the section in Chapter 5 on discussions surrounding the authenticity of the Mahayana scriptures.

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Buddhist Worldview

The seven jewels of the aryas: Learning in Tibetan M...

The study programs in the Tibetan monasteries, which is very different from learning programs in…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

The three baskets

Finishing Chapter 4 by describing the differences in content of the three baskets, or tripitaka,…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Early Buddhist schools

Covering the sections “The Buddha’s Life” and “Early Buddhist Schools” in Chapter 4.

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Group photo from monastic gathering.
Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings

The 24th Annual Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering

Venerable Thubten Lamsel reports on the 24th annual monastic gathering, which took place at Spirit…

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A large group of monastics posing for a photo.
Life at Sravasti Abbey

Benefiting the world through the Dharma

A talk with Tibetan nuns about Sravasti Abbey and how monastic life is being involved…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Exploring Buddhism

Teaching on Chapter One: Exploring Buddhism, looking at the relationship between Buddhism, science and other…

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Pramanavarttika with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Proving past and future lives

Verses proving the existence of past and future lives over which we can cultivate compassion…

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Pramanavarttika with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Qualities of a reliable teacher

The qualities that make the Buddha a reliable teacher for those who seek liberation and…

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Pramanavarttika with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Why the Buddha is an authority

Arguments asserted by Buddhists on why the Buddha is reliable and how to seek out…

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