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Hidden phenomena and manifest phenomena
Continuation of Chapter 10, covering the section “The Division of Existents into Hidden Phenomena and…
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Review of three kinds of dependent arising
Review of the three levels of dependent arising and the role of conceptuality in mistaken…
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Specifically and generally characterized phenomena
Continuing with Chapter 10, covering the section “The Division of Existents into Specifically Characterized Phenomena…
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“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Book re...
A reading from the first book of the multi-volume theLibrary of Wisdom and Compassion series.…
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Examples of mutual dependence
Examples of objects that exist in mutual dependence on each other, such as cause/effect, agent/action/object,…
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Ultimate and conventional truths
Continuing with Chapter 10, covering the section “The Division of Existents into Ultimate Truths and…
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Three kinds of dependent arising
Teaching on the three kinds of dependent arising and reviewing illusion-like appearance.
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Products and nonproduced phenomena
Continuing with Chapter 10, covering the section “The Division of Existents into Products and Nonproduced…
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“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Persona...
The Dalai Lama's personal reflections on his daily practices. The benefits of reflecting on precious…
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The benefits of bodhichitta
Bodhicitta—the aspiration for awakening for the benefit of all sentient beings—is the most noble intention…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Confusion about compassion
While everyone admires compassion, there is a lot of confusion about it. It's good to…
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