Teachings

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

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 63-70

How great compassion helps sentient beings towards better rebirth and progress towards enlightenment.

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 57-62

How one has the potential to attain enlightenment by changing one's own thoughts and mind.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Illusion-like appearance

How things and persons appear like illusions; the correct meaning of "illusion-like appearance" and ways…

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 54-56

Importance of cherishing others instead of the self and examining how our mind feels.

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 52-53

Developing an understanding of our lives and making decisions that give us long-term benefits.

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 48-52

How we need to be receptive vessels for teachings and to develop our understanding through…

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 43-46

How to think about the kindness shown by our parents and, based on that, how…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2009-10

The unhappy mind

Realizing the true cause of the unhappiness is our self-centered mind, cultivating inner strength to…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Serenity and insight

How insight is the union of serenity and the correct view of selflessness: what serenity…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2009-10

Death and impermanence

Considering the reality of death and generating the correct view of death to create clarity…

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2009-10

How to relate to a spiritual mentor

Recognizing our strengths and capabilities, becoming aware of our issues and challenges with authority, understanding…

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