Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Conventional and ultimate bodhicitta
The two methods to generate bodhicitta and the importance of practicing both method and wisdom.
View PostFreeing ourselves and others
How the determination to be free from cyclic existence leads to the generation of bodhicitta.
View PostAfflictions, mind, and the brain
Working with the afflictions and the relationship between the mind and the brain.
View PostThe determination to be free
The importance of generating the determination to be free from cyclic existence and the steps…
View PostOur 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…
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