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Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
An overview of "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", Volume 4 of The Library of Wisdom…
View PostMind and the external world
Continuing teaching from Chapter 6, covering the evolution of the universe and the relationship between…
View PostExchanging self and others
The five points of exchanging self and others and instructions for taking and giving practice.
View PostFortitude for those who cause harm
Discussing the tenets of non-Buddhist schools and going to cover Verses 33-38 that discuss how…
View PostSamsara, Nirvana, and Buddha nature
An overview of "Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature," Volume 3 of The Library of Wisdom…
View PostConsidering perceived threats and needs
How to assess and work with our feelings and needs in situations where we perceive…
View PostPramanavartika conclusion
Commentary on refuting the idea that karma and craving are equally to be abandoned, and…
View PostBodhicitta
More on the great scope practices and the final steps in the seven-point cause and…
View PostThe Foundation of Buddhist Practice
An overview of and short reading from "The Foundation of Buddhist Practice," Volume 2 of…
View PostRefuting the theist-ritualists and Jainas
Completion of commentary on the refutation of theist-ritualist soteriology and beginning the commentary on refuting…
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