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 Tarpa The six far-reaching practices
How the six far-reaching practices work together enabling us to progress on the path.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Developing bodhicitta
Explanation of the meditation on equalizing and exchanging self and others to develop bodhicitta.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The Buddhist traditions
An overview of the different Buddhist traditions, their similarities and differences, and some common misperceptions…
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Equalizing and exchanging self and other
Explanation of equalizing and exchanging self and others as well as a special meditation on…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Seven-point cause and effect
Developing bodhicitta, first by meditating on exchanging and equalizing self with others, then following the…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Samsara and dukkha
Looking at the disadvantages of cyclic existence to develop a determination to be free from…
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Death and impermanence
The importance and benefits of contemplating death, complemented by explanation of the nine-point death meditation.
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The concept of refuge
A short teaching on what refuge means, why we take refuge and what we're taking…
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Precious human life
Recognizing the freedoms and fortunes of a precious human life, how rare such an opportunity…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The functioning of cause and effect
A discussion on karma, what it is and what it isn't, and how our actions…
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