Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) Discussion: Emptiness, ethical conduct, and mindfulness
Geshe Dadul Namgyal responds to questions on self- and other-emptiness, and on uncompounded phenomena.
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The Madhyamaka view: A review
Geshe Dadul Namgyal returns to teach on the Middle Way view of Buddhist philosophy, beginning…
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The whole and its parts
Using the reasoning of dependence on parts to show how things cannot be inherently existent.
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Discussion: Emptiness, ignorance, and mental states
Geshe Dadul Namgyal takes questions on emptiness and dependent arising, and the difference between dreams…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Chandrakirti’s homage to great compassion
The teachings for the advanced level practitioner begins with a commentary on Chandrakirti's homage to…
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Chapter 4: Verses 364-369
The similarities and differences between the fundamental and universal vehicles, and the importance of avoiding…
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The 37 harmonies with awakening, part 2
The 37 harmonies continued with explanation of the seven factors of enlightenment and the eightfold…
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Chapter 4: Verses 356-363
Refuting inherent existence with refutations of inherently existent pain and pleasure.
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Chapter 12: Verses 295-300
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches on dependent arising and emptiness, and concludes his commentary with verses…
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Chapter 12: Verses 286-295
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches on the importance of not lapsing from the right view, and…
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Chapter 12: Verses 281-285
Teachings explaining the difficulty of understanding emptiness and why emptiness should not be feared.
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Chapter 12: Verses 278-280
Teachings on how to prove the Buddha’s omniscience based on reasoning and experience.
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