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Middle Way Philosophy

Discussion: Emptiness, ignorance, and mental states

Geshe Dadul Namgyal takes questions on emptiness and dependent arising, and the difference between dreams…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Chandrakirti’s homage to great compassion

The teachings for the advanced level practitioner begins with a commentary on Chandrakirti's homage to…

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Healing after a Suicide

Supporting a suicidal person

More on how to support someone who is suicidal, in line with National Suicide Prevention…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 364-369

The similarities and differences between the fundamental and universal vehicles, and the importance of avoiding…

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Healing after a Suicide

Suicide prevention awareness

Venerable Thubten Chodron shares resources in anticipation of suicide prevention day on September 10.

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2016

Working with the five hindrances

The remaining three of the five hindrances: dullness and drowsiness, restlessness and remorse, and doubt.

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2016

Overcoming ill will

How to identify the hindrance of ill will and work with it to calm the…

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2016

The context for developing concentration

A realistic attitude to take towards developing concentration, and an explanation of the hindrance of…

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Gomchen Lamrim

The 37 harmonies with awakening, part 2

The 37 harmonies continued with explanation of the seven factors of enlightenment and the eightfold…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 356-363

Refuting inherent existence with refutations of inherently existent pain and pleasure.

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