Teachings

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

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Middle Way Philosophy

The Madhyamaka view: A review

Geshe Dadul Namgyal returns to teach on the Middle Way view of Buddhist philosophy, beginning…

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Middle Way Philosophy

The whole and its parts

Using the reasoning of dependence on parts to show how things cannot be inherently existent.

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Middle Way Philosophy

Discussion: Emptiness, ignorance, and mental states

Geshe Dadul Namgyal takes questions on emptiness and dependent arising, and the difference between dreams…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Chandrakirti’s homage to great compassion

The teachings for the advanced level practitioner begins with a commentary on Chandrakirti's homage to…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 364-369

The similarities and differences between the fundamental and universal vehicles, and the importance of avoiding…

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Gomchen Lamrim

The 37 harmonies with awakening, part 2

The 37 harmonies continued with explanation of the seven factors of enlightenment and the eightfold…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 356-363

Refuting inherent existence with refutations of inherently existent pain and pleasure.

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 12: Verses 295-300

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches on dependent arising and emptiness, and concludes his commentary with verses…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 12: Verses 286-295

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches on the importance of not lapsing from the right view, and…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 12: Verses 281-285

Teachings explaining the difficulty of understanding emptiness and why emptiness should not be feared.

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 12: Verses 278-280

Teachings on how to prove the Buddha’s omniscience based on reasoning and experience.

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 12: Verses 277-278

Geshe Thabkhe answers questions on subtle impermanence, emptiness, and continues teachings on refuting the wrong…

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