Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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The roadmap to enlightenment
Covering Chapter 1, "Greatness of the Author" and beginning Chapter 2, "Greatness of the Dharma"
View PostThree aspects of the Tathagatagarbha
Explaining the three aspects of the Buddha Essence, from the section "Three Aspects of the…
View PostWorking with the eight worldly concerns
A short talk on how to work with the eight worldly concerns: attachment to praise,…
View PostWhat obscures our buddha nature
Explaining the remaining five similes, from the section, "Nine Similes for Tathāgatagarbha" and beginning the…
View PostReview of Chapter Nine: Verses 1-4
Review on the first four verses of Chapter 9 of Shantideva's text.
View PostLike gold in filth
Explaining the third and fourth similes, from the section “Nine Similes of Tathagatagarbha”, in Chapter…
View PostThe four thoughts that turn the mind
A series of Buddhist contemplations on the preciousness of our human life, impermanence and death,…
View PostNine similes for Tathāgatagarbha
Explaining the first two similes from the section, "Nine Similes for Tathāgatagarbha", in Chapter 13,…
View PostApplying Buddhist logic in meditation
Why Buddhist meditation and logic are important for Western students who are interested in practicing…
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