Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Karma and emptiness
An overview of why we would want to learn about emptiness and teaches on the…
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Contemplating the eight types of dukkha, part 1
How to contemplate in detail the unsatisfactory nature of birth, aging, sickness, and death in…
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Chapter 3: Verses 259-267
Practicing generosity to benefit others and accumulate merit. Practicing the activities to accumulate wisdom.
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Points on karma and purification using the four forces
Turning from nonvirtue to virtue. Points of interest on karma and how to purify nonvirtuous…
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Chapter 3: Verses 246-258
Nagarjuna's advice to a king on benefiting others can be used to develop generosity and…
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Reputation and reward
When we desire reward and respect we may manipulate others to get what we want.…
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal Gomchen Lamrim review: Specific aspects of karma
Discussion of the benefits of meditating on karma and specific topics to contemplate.
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa “Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 4 q...
Discussion of emptiness and how things and persons exist, including correctly identifying the object of…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Gomchen Lamrim review: Karma in daily life
Practical ways that we can reflect on karma so we can transform habitual behavior patterns…
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“Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 4 q...
Discussion of quiz part four questions 3 and 4 to review Chapter 1. The different…
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Making room for the Dharma—the eight worldly concerns
By reflecting on the their disadvantages and applying the antidotes we can decrease the influence…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Gomchen Lamrim review: The causes for taking refuge
A guided meditation on the causes for taking refuge and the qualities of the Three…
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