Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
All Posts in Teachings
Venerable Thubten Chodron Seven tips for a happy life
Wise advice for living a happier life, setting priorities and cultivating an expansive motivation and…
View Post
Chapters 12-13: Verses 299-301
Attachment to what is familiar causes people to cling to wrong views.
View Post
Verse 60: A pure land of joy
The supreme peace of liberation. Also, what it means to practice and dedicate for rebirth…
View Post
Verse 59: Empty-handed in samsara
We weaken ourselves and wind up with nothing of value when we only chase after…
View Post
Verse 58: The slippery slope of worldly gain
Chasing after worldly possessions, success, wealth, or fame never brings satisfaction or lasting happiness.
View Post
Verse 57: Fishing in a dry riverbed
It is essential to accumulate merit and wisdom to progress on the spiritual path, and…
View Post
Verse 56: The deadly sword
Denial of reality limits our potential and also obscures our understanding of how dependent arising…
View Post
Verse 55: The crazy elephant
How holding onto to negative thoughts and feelings damages and destroys our relationships with others.
View Post
The results of karma
The three mental non-virtues: coveting, malice and wrong views. The results of each of the…
View Post
Chapter 12: Verses 291-298
Refuting the views of non-Buddhist schools. Cultivating compassion for those with wrong views.
View Post
Cultivating bodhicitta
The seven-point cause-and-effect Instruction and exchanging self and others in order to generate the wish…
View Post