Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Enough childish behavior!
Shantideva on giving up childish behavior and following in the steps of the wise
View PostUnpacking our afflictions
How to identify the afflictions within our own minds, along with explaining their causes, their…
View PostA life without guilt and blame
How to gain a valid sense of self-esteem while also learning how to evaluate ourselves…
View PostThe psychology of true self-compassion
The effects of compassion on the brain, how mindful and soothing breathing affects our body,…
View PostWhat does it mean to be a good person?
The importance of having a good motivation in all that we do, and how self-centeredness…
View PostOur identity crisis
How social media is affecting personal identities plus personal experiences with identity.
View PostLevels of mind
Explaining what it means to say that the innate clear light is the mind is…
View PostIntroduction to meditation
Basic Buddhist meditation, guided meditations, and some antidotes to the afflictions that may arise in…
View PostAttachment to the body
Commentary on verses looking at the many faults of attachment to the body.
View PostThe power of afflictions and purification
Explaining the subtle levels of mind according to sutra and tantra, completing the section, "The…
View PostAggression, arrogance and grudges
How to work with our dominating, aggressive side that wants to get what we want…
View PostGood Karma: Helpful and unhelpful friends
Responses to questions and commentary on verses about spiritual friends.
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