Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Dr. Guy Newland The two truths: The Sautrantika view
An in-depth look at the Sautrantika system (one of the four tenets).
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The two truths and dependent arising
Buddha nature in the sutras, the compatibility of dependent arising and emptiness, and the Sautrantika…
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The two truths and different tenets
The Vaibhashika (one of the four tenet schools) view of the two truths.
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The two truths: Conventional existence
Detailed discussions of how all things exist conventionally, and why it's important to think about…
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The two truths and Tibetan philosophy
Tsongkhapa's presentation of the two truths changed Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the need to strive…
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The two truths and karma
The relationship of the two truths and two different ways of understanding karma.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The two truths: Questions and answers
A discussion on the two truths within the Buddhist four tenet systems.
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Introduction to the two truths
An introduction to the concept of the two truths and its role in Buddhist teachings…
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What ignorance is
Recognizing what ignorance is and why it is important to identify the object of negation…
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How to greet a teacher and make offerings
Explaining the etiquette for greeting a Buddhist teacher. How to offer a kata or donation…
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Cultivating ultimate bodhicitta
The difference between definitive and interpretable teachings and the method for negating a gross misconception…
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The time for emptiness
The time for imparting (and receiving) the teachings on emptiness and the meaning of regarding…
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