Jul 7, 2020
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Where is the self?
Refuting an inherently existent self through analysis of the body and mind. Also refuting the…
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The conventional existence of Tara
Answers to questions about Tara’s existence using the three criteria for conventional existence and how…
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Conventional and ultimate existence
Further explanation of ultimate and conventional truths and ultimate and conventional existence.
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The eight dangers
Teaching on first four of the eight dangers we ask Tara to protect us from—arrogance,…
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The two truths
The relationship between the two truths—conventional and ultimate—and the three criteria for conventional existence.
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Meditation on Arya Tara
Explanation of the prayers and recitations of the Tara practice and the meaning of the…
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The perfection of wisdom
Beginning the commentary on Chapter 9, The Perfection of Wisdom, from "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's…
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Who is Tara?
The origin of Tara, the purpose and benefits of the Tara practice, and the symbolism…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Making sensuous offerings to the Buddhas
Covering Verses 2.7-2.21 about mentally emanated offerings for Buddhas and bodhisattvas, including common and peerless…
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