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 Chonyi Impermanence and suffering
How to contemplate impermanence and suffering, the reality of our situation in samsara, and the…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Quiz 3: Grounds and paths
The questions for the final quiz on the grounds and paths teachings.
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Buddhahood: Four buddha bodies
The commentary on the text draws to a close with the final section on buddhahood.…
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The four preparations
Exploring the four preparations as a way to increase our bodhicitta.
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Applying thought training in daily life
Practicing the path beyond the meditation cushion including how to apply thought training in daily…
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Opportunities to grow
Using thought training techniques to transform difficult circumstances into opportunities for spiritual growth and awakening.
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vow 46
The conclusion of the teachings on the bodhisattva ethical restraints, the precept regarding using miraculous…
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Working with obstacles on the path
Using tonglen meditation as well as the practices of purification and the accumulation of merit…
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Qualities of bodhisattva grounds 8-10
Explanation on what is eliminated and achieved on each ground, and the bodhisattva's abilities on…
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