Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Being fearless in making life meaningful
Appreciating the value of our precious human life, especially respecting our interest in spiritual growth…
View PostValuing our intelligence
Contemplating the rarity of having a human intelligence to study and practice the Dharma, and…
View PostFlattening our pride
The importance of being receptive and open to Dharma teachings, especially when they push our…
View PostRelying upon Tara the liberator
Why Tara is a reliable source of refuge, and how the question of gender becomes…
View PostOvercoming confusion
A new series of teachings on a text by Je Rinpoche. Setting the scene for…
View PostThe Essence of a Human Life
Verses by Lama Tsongkhapa on how to use our precious human life to pursue what…
View PostCultivating serenity: The five faults and their anti...
Counteracting the five faults that interfere with developing meditative serenity by using the appropriate antidotes.
View PostChapter 1: Verses 20-24
The essential thing to remember is don't engage in nonvirtue, engage in virtue. How do…
View PostMeditation and review on equalizing and exchanging s...
Generating bodhicitta through the meditations on equalizing and exchanging self and others.
View PostAbandoning the 10 nonvirtues, part 3
Review of the three mental nonvirtuous pathways of action: covetousness, maliciousness, and wrong view.
View PostPracticing the four immeasurables
A look at how practicing the four immeasurables changes our relationship to others and transforms…
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