Teachings

Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Transforming attachment and hostility

Venerable Thubten Tarpa teaches about attachment, aversion, generosity and ethical conduct.

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Venerable teaching and smiling.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons

“Good Karma” book launch

Karmic results are happening all the time in our life and all the time we…

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Wisdom

The Vimalakirti Sutra: How to be reborn in a pure land

The qualities of pure lands and the qualities that we need to cultivate in order…

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Wisdom

The Vimalakirti Sutra: Introduction

The Buddha’s profound teachings are conveyed through an engaging dialogue between his great arhat and…

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Ven. Chodron standing with a nun from Pu Yi Nunnery and Ven. Damcho.
Bodhisattva Path

Inspiring the heart on the path

How to meditate to cultivate bodhicitta using Shantideva's step-by-step instruction on equalizing and exchanging self…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: Karma

Venerable Thubten Semkye reviews the law of karma and its effects.

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The Importance of Motivation

Overcoming the eight worldly concerns

Though it is difficult to acknowledge our problems with the eight worldly concerns, when we…

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Three Principal Aspects of the Path

Building a strong foundation in the Dharma

Understanding the three principal aspects of the path will provide a solid foundation in the…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: The afflictions

Venerable Thubten Chonyi reviews the afflictions and the factors stimulating their arising.

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