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Illusion or illusion like
The difference between being an actual illusion, and illusion-like.
View PostAsia Teaching Tour 2023
In-person teachings in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
View PostTransforming and naturally abiding Buddha nature
Explaining the meaning of naturally abiding buddha nature and transforming buddha nature, from the section…
View PostDebating impermanence
Commentary to verses 6-8 of Chapter 9, "Wisdom," of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
View PostConventional consciousness
What is negated by ultimate analysis and the role of conventional consciousness.
View PostCompassion as an antidote to low-self esteem
How compassion works as an antidote to low self-esteem.
View PostMeditation on fear of compassion
A reflection on fear of compassion and how to overcome it.
View PostCompassion for difficult people
A review looking at selected verses to develop compassion for difficult people with guided meditation.
View PostReview of Buddha nature
Explaining Buddha Nature according to different tenet systems, reviewing the sections “Arya Disposition according to…
View PostIntroduction to Chenrezig
An introduction to Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and begins an explanation of the Four-Arm…
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