Teachings

Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.

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Grounds and Paths

Far-reaching generosity

Why generosity is the first of the six far-reaching practices and the reason for their…

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Taming the Mind

The four immeasurable attitudes

Explanation of what the four immeasurable attitudes are and how we can use them to…

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Grounds and Paths

Bodhisattva aryas’ grounds

A commentaty of the bodhisattva aryas' grounds and the difference between the wisdom of bodhisattvas…

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Grounds and Paths

Mahayana path of preparation

Explanation of the four divisions of the path of preparation and how a practitioner progresses…

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How Rebirth Works

Rebirth and impermanence

What exactly is it that goes from life to life? How is it that everyone…

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How Rebirth Works

Some questions on rebirth

Responses to questions about rebirth from participants of the SAFE (Sravasti Abbey Friends Education) program.

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Grounds and Paths

Advantages of bodhicitta

Re-examining the advantages of bodhicitta and developing bodhicitta through the seven-point cause and effect method.

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Grounds and Paths

Mahayana path of accumulation

Commentary on the Mahayana path of accumulation and the levels bodhicitta.

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Taming the Mind

Importance of motivation in Buddhist practice

The benefit of setting a virtuous motivation when waking and reviewing our actions at the…

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