Teachings

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

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Stages of the Path

The roadmap to enlightenment

Covering Chapter 1, "Greatness of the Author" and beginning Chapter 2, "Greatness of the Dharma"

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Three aspects of the Tathagatagarbha

Explaining the three aspects of the Buddha Essence, from the section "Three Aspects of the…

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New to Buddhism

Working with the eight worldly concerns

A short talk on how to work with the eight worldly concerns: attachment to praise,…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

What obscures our buddha nature

Explaining the remaining five similes, from the section, "Nine Similes for Tathāgatagarbha" and beginning the…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Like gold in filth

Explaining the third and fourth similes, from the section “Nine Similes of Tathagatagarbha”, in Chapter…

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Buddhist Worldview

The four thoughts that turn the mind

A series of Buddhist contemplations on the preciousness of our human life, impermanence and death,…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Nine similes for Tathāgatagarbha

Explaining the first two similes from the section, "Nine Similes for Tathāgatagarbha", in Chapter 13,…

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Buddhist Worldview

Applying Buddhist logic in meditation

Why Buddhist meditation and logic are important for Western students who are interested in practicing…

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