Illumination of the Thought
Teachings on Lama Tsongkhapa’s commentary on Supplement to the Middle Way by Chandrakirti.
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Khenpo Yeshi Lhundup Cessation and emptiness
How different Buddhist traditions understand cessation and emptiness.
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Three different kinds of cessations
Exploring different views on whether Solitary Realizers and Hearers realize emptiness or not.
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Emptiness and different Buddhist vehicles
Exploring whether the different Buddhist vehicles are really distinct and outlining obstacles to liberation.
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Chandrakirti - Aug 7, 2022
Chandrakirti Homage to Compassion
Chandrakirti praises compassion as the source of bodhicitta.
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Do Hearers and Solitary Realizers realize emptiness?
How different teachings on emptiness are adapted to suit the varied capacities of students.
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Divisions of generosity
How true generosity is perfected by the wisdom realizing emptiness and the intention to benefit…
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The second ground, the Stainless
How a bodhisattva's morality is perfected on the second bodhisattva ground.
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Generosity supported by morality
Morality is the foundation for the long-term benefits of generosity and achieving all good qualities.
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The perfection of morality
How ethical conduct acts as the foundation for all spiritual perfections, leading to higher rebirths…
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The third ground, the Luminous
Examining the role of fortitude on the third bodhisattva ground and how it's supported by…
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