Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Guided meditation on precious human rebirth
A meditation on the unique qualities of a precious human life to see our fortunate…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Verse 66: The eye of wisdom
How we begin to understand emptiness gradually, and how the two truths—ultimate and conventional—go together.
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Verse 65: Resting the weary mind
On the hindrances that arise when we cultivate concentration and how to counteract them with…
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Verse 64: Our supreme friend
Mindfulness of the Dharma teachings that we have studied and contemplated is our best friend…
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Quiz: Aryadeva’s 400 Stanzas, Chapter 9
Quiz questions for a review of Chapter 9 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the Middle…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Guided meditation on spiritual mentors
How to properly rely on a spiritual mentor, a guided analytical meditation followed by a…
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Verse 63: The currency that eradicates all poverty
How our spiritual faith can counteract disturbing states of mind and sustain us in our…
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Chapter 13: Refuting truly existent sense organs and...
Objects do not exist the way they appear to the senses. Examining the reasonings that…
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Verse 62: The wish-fulfilling jewel
Meeting a qualified Mahayana spiritual mentor is crucial for us to progress along the path…
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Don’t let success go to your head
Examining how real happiness is found inside, not outside in any form of wealth or…
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Verse 61: A reliable protector from suffering
The Three Jewels are the most reliable source of refuge from all forms of suffering…
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The determination to be free
Reflecting on the six unsatisfactory conditions of cyclic existence to generate a genuine determination to…
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