Teachings

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

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Our contribution to peace

How self-grasping lies at the root of violence in America, and why realizing emptiness can…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

The best antidote

Why understanding that all phenomena are dependent arisings and empty of inherent existence is the…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Afflictions and the accumulation of karma

The disadvantages of the afflictions and how you accumulate karma through the afflictions. When you…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Applying the teachings to our minds

A different perspective on the teaching to observe our minds, in terms of applying the…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 311-322

Practical advice for those in leadership positions on how to use resources in a way…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Observing your own mind

How to pay attention to our different mental states and whether they are in line…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Banishing bad habits

The role of mindfulness and introspective awareness in helping us work with our disturbing emotions.

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Gomchen Lamrim

How the afflictions arise

The antidotes to the six root afflictions, the sequence in which they arise, and the…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 301-311

Nagarjuna's advice for leaders is also practical advice for us in our workplaces, organizations, relationships,…

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