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Clarifying misunderstood teachings
More on the differences between tenet systems, labels, and clarifying misunderstood teachings.
View PostUnderstanding emptiness: Part 2
Discussion on topics of emptiness of space, permanence of nirvana, labels, cognizers, enlightenment, nirvana, and…
View PostLiberation and tenet schools
Verses 45-49 on what liberation means, the extremes of existence and non-existence, and distinctions between…
View PostIntegrating emptiness
Integrating the teachings in emptiness and identifying the object of negation, followed by some advice…
View PostUnderstanding emptiness: Part 1
Question-and-answer session covering balancing practice of method and wisdom aspects of the path, realizations, purification,…
View PostUnderstanding emptiness, attaining liberation
How to attain liberation by understanding emptiness, and explaining nihilism and wrong views.
View PostThe four opponent powers for purification
The importance of purifying negative karma and how to use the four opponent powers in…
View PostSix harmonies in a sangha community
Practical guidelines for setting up and living in a Dharma community or monastery, and the…
View PostSimplifying our lives
Letting go of life's complications by giving up the dissatisfied mind and closing down the…
View PostA letter from a friend
Sravasti Abbey's website reaches out to millions. David shares his experience about experiencing the Dharma…
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