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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Others are as important as ourselves

Explanation of the first three points of the nine-point equalizing self and others meditation.

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Rice Seedling Sutra with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

The eightfold path

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains the statement, "Whoever sees dependent arising sees the Dharma. Whoever sees…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Is liberation possible?

Exploring the question, "Is Liberation Possible?", continuing the review of Chapter 12, "The Mind and…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Review of Chapter Six: Verses 40-42

Why being angry at others is inappropriate, because they are under the control of afflictions

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

The Buddha’s omniscient mind

Continuing the review of the Chapter 12, "The Mind and Its Potential", describing how Buddhas…

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Rice Seedling Sutra with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

How to seek the view

Teaching on the sections, "How to Seek the View," and "The Contradiction in One Thing…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Review of Chapter Six: Verses 36-40

Developing fortitude in the face of harm and hardship using thought transformation verses.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

The four maras

Continuing the review of Chapter 12, "The Mind and Its Potential," describing the four maras.

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Rice Seedling Sutra with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Dependent arising refutes the object of negation

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains the difference in subtlety between the object of negation for the…

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