Conventional and ultimate truths
Geshe Dorji Damdul 
Tenets with Geshe Dorji Damdul 
Oct 5, 2008 Part of a series of teachings on the tenet systems given at Sravasti Abbey in 2008. The root text of the teachings is Presentation of Tenets written by Gon-chok-jik-may-wang-bo.
- Conventional versus ultimate truth in Mind-only (Chittamatra)
- Explanation of prime and subsequent cognition
- Metaphor of a reflection in a mirror to illustrate how mind and objects are inseparable
- Substantial and cooperative causes resulting in a moment of awareness
Geshe Damdul Tenets 22 (download)
Geshe Dorji Damdul
Geshe Dorji Damdul is a distinguished Buddhist scholar whose interest lies in the relation between Buddhism and science, especially in physics. Geshe-la participated in several conferences on Buddhism and science, Mind and Life Institute meetings, and dialogues between His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama and Western scientists. He has been official translator to His Holiness the Dalai Lama since 2005 and is currently director of Tibet House, the Cultural Centre of H.H. the Dalai Lama, based in New Delhi, India. Geshe-la gives regular lectures at Tibet House and many universities and institutes. He travels widely within India and abroad to teach Buddhist philosophy, psychology, logic and practice.
