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 6: Verses 127–135
Teachings on the methods that help eliminate anger and attachment from the mindstream.
View PostChapters 5-6: Verses 123–126
Causes for accomplishing bodhisattva deeds and how to overcome contaminated actions and disturbing emotions.
View PostChapter 5: Verses 115-122
Benefits of cultivating faith and confidence in bodhisattvas who benefit innumerable sentient beings by skillful…
View PostChapter 5: Verses 107-114
A teaching on how to achieve long-lasting happiness followed by a commentary on how bodhisattvas…
View PostChapter 5: Verses 103–106
Teachings on skillful means applied by the Buddha to benefit sentient beings and the great…
View PostChapter 5: Verses 101-102
A reflection on the determination to be free of suffering: what role mindfulness of death…
View PostQualities of the Buddha Jewel
Why the Buddha is a reliable source of refuge. The ultimate and conventional Buddha refuge.…
View PostReview 2 of Chapter 8: Verses 178-183
Part 2 of the second review of Chapter 8 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the…
View PostReview of the six preparatory practices
The six practices to prepare the mind and body for the meditation session and create…
View PostReview 2 of Chapter 8: Verses 176-178
Part 1 of the second review of Chapter 8 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the…
View PostVerse 49: The parrot
Looking at how our reckless speech only comes back to trap us in trouble. We…
View PostVerse 48: The smelly fart
Trying to cover up our faults is a futile endeavor. Also, the sharing of a…
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