Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Our situation in cyclic existence
Recognizing our situation in samsara as the foundation for studying Middle Way philosophy.
View PostThe three types of fortitude
Teaching on the three types of ways we can practice the perfection of fortitude
View PostGeneral advice for Dharma practice
Reflecting on the purpose and meaning of our precious human life and remembering the central…
View PostReview of four possibilities
Reviewing the debate on the four possibilities and the four possibilities without anything that is…
View PostThe perfection of fortitude
Finishing the discussion on modern non-virtues by exploring destructive mental actions and starting on the…
View PostFour possibilities
Continuing Chapter Four by engaging the audience in identifying the 'four possibilities' when comparing different…
View PostMore on the ten paths of nonvirtue today
Continuation on the ten paths of non-virtue as they relate to our modern age, focusing…
View PostThe comparison of phenomena
Beginning chapter four by teaching on how to use logic and reasoning to understand how…
View PostWhen things fall apart it’s time to practice
Venerable Thubten Chodron shares more on what to do when a teacher has abused his…
View PostWhat it means to see the guru as the Buddha
More about why we can get confused with Tantra teachings and teachers and loose faith.
View PostConfusion within tantra
Continuing to share about teachers who use their power inappropriately and why that could happen.
View PostHow to tell if a Buddhist teacher has the right qual...
Venerable Thubten Chodron responds to some distressed students who were following a teacher who abused…
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