Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Chapter 1: Verses 93-100
Distinguishing between inherent existence and conventional existence, and refuting the true existence of emptiness and…
View PostChapter 1: Buddhism in China and Tibet
Current status of the 10 historical schools,; notable Chinese practitioners, and the establishment of Buddhism…
View PostChapter 1: Early Buddhist history
Therevada Buddhism in Sri Lanka, secularization in Thailand, the effects of colonialism, and the beginnings…
View PostChapter 1: Origin and spread of the Buddha’s doctrine
An introduction to the course and a brief overview of what is to be covered,…
View PostMeditation: Cultivating serenity
The purpose of meditative serenity and the antidotes to overcoming the hindrances to developing it.
View PostGomchen Lamrim review: The teachings, teachers, and ...
A review of the greatness of the lamrim, how to listen to and explain the…
View PostChapter 1: Verses 86-92
Refuting inherent existence by examining mutual dependence. Looking at the mutual dependence of the four…
View PostPracticing the five forces in life and at death
The five forces from the seven-point mind training instruction and how to practice them.
View PostThe benefits of remembering death
Remembering death shifts our mind away from the happiness of this life and helps us…
View PostThe five lay precepts
The first three of the five lay precepts: not to kill, steal, or engage in…
View PostAntidotes to the eight worldly concerns and the ten ...
Real Dharma practice is overcoming the eight worldly concerns so we need to reflect on…
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