Aug 24, 2019
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Atoms and breaths
Verses 97-106 of the Pramanavarttika, including refuting the idea that atoms are the cause of…
View PostParts and wholes
Verses 89-96 of the Pramanavarttika, including refuting the idea that there is a partless whole.
View PostIdentifying the causes of samsara
Verses 80-88 of the Pramanavarttika, identifying the causes of samsara.
View PostBody isn’t mind’s cooperative condition
Verses 69-79 of the Pramanavarttika,refuting the idea that body and mind are substantially identical.
View PostThe definition of substantial cause
Verses 55-68 of the Pramanavarttika, arising, abiding, decaying, and ceasing.
View PostThe body is not the mind’s substantial cause
Verses 48-54 of the Pramanavarttika, the relationship between body, mind, and breath.
View PostThe causes of body and mind
Verses 44-47 of the Pramanavarttika, the causes of body and mind.
View PostProving the existence of past and future lives
Verses 37-43 of the Pramanavarttika, setting forth proof of the existence of past and future…
View PostMaking life meaningful by connecting with others
How doing even small positive things can make a difference in the lives of others…
View PostFaith, purification, and merit
Continuing the teaching from Chapter 9, 'Tools for the Path', exploring the ideas of faith,…
View PostThe challenger responds to the defender
Covering the various responses a challenger can make to the defender.
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