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Are sentient beings already Buddhas?
Explaining whether sentient beings are already buddhas and covering the buddha nature according to tantra,…
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Illusion or illusion like
The difference between being an actual illusion, and illusion-like.
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Asia Teaching Tour 2023
In-person teachings in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
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Transforming and naturally abiding Buddha nature
Explaining the meaning of naturally abiding buddha nature and transforming buddha nature, from the section…
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Debating impermanence
Commentary to verses 6-8 of Chapter 9, "Wisdom," of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
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Conventional consciousness
What is negated by ultimate analysis and the role of conventional consciousness.
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Compassion as an antidote to low-self esteem
How compassion works as an antidote to low self-esteem.
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Meditation on fear of compassion
A reflection on fear of compassion and how to overcome it.
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Compassion for difficult people
A review looking at selected verses to develop compassion for difficult people with guided meditation.
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