Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Dr. Jan Willis - May 22, 2017
Dr. Jan Willis Wisdom: Understanding reality
Delving into wisdom, exploring the various similes that are used to bring us closer to…
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Dr. Jan Willis
- May 21, 2017
Living compassion
A discussion about the impact of anger, how one relates to compassion, and the need…
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Dr. Jan Willis
- May 21, 2017
Bodhicitta and compassion
Exploring the meaning of compassion and bodhicitta, and how we can relate to these concepts…
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Dr. Jan Willis
- May 21, 2017
Giving up worldly concerns, gaining wisdom
A call for us to give up the eight worldly concerns and lead authentic lives.
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Dr. Jan Willis
- May 20, 2017
Remembering love and compassion
A discussion about working with afflictions, extending love to all beings, and the importance and…
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Dr. Jan Willis
- May 20, 2017
The life of Lama Tsongkhapa
The life story of the author of "The Three Principal Aspects of the Path," the…
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Dr. Jan Willis
- May 20, 2017
Starting with renunciation
Beginning the course on Lama Tsongkhapa's short lamrim text, "The Three Principal Aspects of the…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 7-12
Teaching on the auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints focusing on those which aid the perfection of…
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Chapter 5: Verses 484-489
A comical explanation of the taking-and-giving meditation and beginning to teach on the last section…
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Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 1-6
The first teaching on the 46 auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints, covering the first six which…
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Chapter 5: Verses 477-484
Teaching the "Twenty-Verse Prayer," focusing on verses of aspiration and dedication for self and others.
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The wheel of karmic cause and effect
The third of three talks given in Russia on verses from the poem, "The Wheel…
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