Heart Sutra
Commentaries on the "Heart Sutra," which contains the essence of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron All conditioned phenomena are impermanent
Clarifying the meaning of important terms and exploring the messiness of conventional existence.
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Who is tired?
Discussing how change is a constant process rather than a sequence of permanent moments.
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The five aggregates are empty, also
How conventional and ultimate bodhicitta eliminate self-grasping and self-centeredness.
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The perfection of wisdom
An introduction to the Heart Sutra and the importance of studying this profound text.
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Commentary on the Heart Sutra
Commentary on the Heart Sutra and how it outlines the five paths that culminate in…
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Appreciating the opportunity to practice
Sharing from discussion groups about what we take for granted, what to prioritize in our…
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I, me, myself and mine
A deeper look at the third seal: all phenomena lack a self. The meaning of…
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Impermanence, dukkha and selflessness
Questions and answers on the first seal followed by teachings on the second seal: all…
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Contemplating impermanence
Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…
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Path of no more learning
Perceiving emptiness and conventional truth simultaneously. A discussion of the final verses of the Heart…
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Path of seeing and meditation
We see attachment as something solid but actually we are only experiencing moments of attachment…
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A solid concrete “I” does not exist
An examination of how phenomena are mere appearances, empty of inherent existence.
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