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) Levels of mind
Explaining what it means to say that the innate clear light is the mind is…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Introduction to meditation
Basic Buddhist meditation, guided meditations, and some antidotes to the afflictions that may arise in…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Attachment to the body
Commentary on verses looking at the many faults of attachment to the body.
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The power of afflictions and purification
Explaining the subtle levels of mind according to sutra and tantra, completing the section, "The…
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Aggression, arrogance and grudges
How to work with our dominating, aggressive side that wants to get what we want…
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Good Karma: Helpful and unhelpful friends
Responses to questions and commentary on verses about spiritual friends.
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Good Karma: The importance of motivation
The mental nonvirtues of coveting, malice, and wrong views.
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Good Karma: Karmic consequences of the ten nonvirtues
Why we should avoid engaging in killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.
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Good Karma: Serving others instead of exploiting them
How to overcome miserliness and being mistreated by others.
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Good Karma: The four characteristics of karma
More about the characteristics of karma and how to overcome mental suffering.
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Good Karma: A short overview of the Buddhist worldview
Introduction to the Buddhist worldview and "The Wheel of Sharp Weapons."
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Declaring my faults & praising others
Commentary on thought transformation verses that explain how to exchange self and others.
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