Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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The power of afflictions and purification
Explaining the subtle levels of mind according to sutra and tantra, completing the section, "The…
View PostAggression, arrogance and grudges
How to work with our dominating, aggressive side that wants to get what we want…
View PostGood Karma: Helpful and unhelpful friends
Responses to questions and commentary on verses about spiritual friends.
View PostGood Karma: The importance of motivation
The mental nonvirtues of coveting, malice, and wrong views.
View PostGood Karma: Karmic consequences of the ten nonvirtues
Why we should avoid engaging in killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.
View PostGood Karma: Serving others instead of exploiting them
How to overcome miserliness and being mistreated by others.
View PostGood Karma: The four characteristics of karma
More about the characteristics of karma and how to overcome mental suffering.
View PostGood Karma: A short overview of the Buddhist worldview
Introduction to the Buddhist worldview and "The Wheel of Sharp Weapons."
View PostDeclaring my faults & praising others
Commentary on thought transformation verses that explain how to exchange self and others.
View PostConventional and ultimate analysis
Explaining how things are not findable under conventional and ultimate analysis, continuing the section "Equality…
View PostCompetition and exchanging self with others
Continued explanation of exchanging self with others to develop bodhicitta.
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