Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Causes of the afflictions
The first three causes of afflictions (the seed, the object, and inappropriate attention) and how…
View PostThe nonvirtues of lying and divisive speech
The four branches of a complete karma for lying and divisive speech. Why creating a…
View PostChapter 2: Verses 144-158
Overcoming attachments that lead to problems, now and in the future—intoxicants, gambling and sexual desire.…
View PostThe best learning
Why selflessness is the best teaching, and practical ways we can begin to meditate on…
View PostThe teaching of no-self
The beginning of a commentary on quotations by the Kadam masters, starting with a teaching…
View PostThe nonvirtues of stealing and sexual misconduct
The four branches of a complete karma for stealing and sexual misconduct. Looking at sexual…
View PostChapter 2: Verses 137-143
The qualities that we want to look for in good friends and develop ourselves to…
View PostDeveloping conviction in karma
What it means to have conviction in karma. The four principles of karma. The four…
View PostChapter 2: Verses 124-136
By decreasing our faults, like lying and greed, and enhancing our good qualities, we can…
View PostFacing our faults
It's not enough to talk about the Dharma we know, it's about being a sincere…
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