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Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Clarifying misunderstood teachings

More on the differences between tenet systems, labels, and clarifying misunderstood teachings.

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Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Understanding emptiness: Part 2

Discussion on topics of emptiness of space, permanence of nirvana, labels, cognizers, enlightenment, nirvana, and…

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Group photo of sangha with Khensur Jampa Tegchog.
Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Liberation and tenet schools

Verses 45-49 on what liberation means, the extremes of existence and non-existence, and distinctions between…

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Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Integrating emptiness

Integrating the teachings in emptiness and identifying the object of negation, followed by some advice…

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Group photo of sangha with Khensur Jampa Tegchog.
Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Understanding emptiness: Part 1

Question-and-answer session covering balancing practice of method and wisdom aspects of the path, realizations, purification,…

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Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Understanding emptiness, attaining liberation

How to attain liberation by understanding emptiness, and explaining nihilism and wrong views.

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Cover of book Open Heart, Clearn Mind.
Open Heart, Clear Mind

The four opponent powers for purification

The importance of purifying negative karma and how to use the four opponent powers in…

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Living in Community

Six harmonies in a sangha community

Practical guidelines for setting up and living in a Dharma community or monastery, and the…

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Contentment and Happiness

Simplifying our lives

Letting go of life's complications by giving up the dissatisfied mind and closing down the…

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Medical team helping man with his prosthetic leg.
On Taking Illness Onto the Path

A letter from a friend

Sravasti Abbey's website reaches out to millions. David shares his experience about experiencing the Dharma…

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