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 four distortions: Subtle impermanence
A discussion about subtle impermanence and how things are changing in every moment.
View PostThe four distortions: Seeing what is impermanent as ...
Understanding impermanence helps us to take advantage of the opportunities we have to practice the…
View PostReview Quiz 1: Question 6
A continuation of the review of the Fundamental Vehicle quiz, and an explanation of the…
View Post10th anniversary of September 11
How our Dharma practice can help to overcome violence and create peace on the personal…
View PostReview Quiz 1: Questions 1-5
Answers to the questions of the Fundamental Vehicle quiz, and a discussion on how to…
View PostQuiz 1: Hearer’s grounds and paths
The questions for a quiz on the Fundamental Vehicle portion of the teachings.
View PostMahayana path introduction
An overview of the Mahayana grounds and paths, and the advantages of bodhicitta.
View PostSummary of the Fundamental Vehicle
A summary of the grounds and paths of the Fundamental Vehicle.
View PostHearer’s path and nirvana
How to contemplate the kindness of others, and the benefits of doing so. A continuation…
View PostThe four seals of Buddhism
The four seals—the four basic principles shared by all Buddhists—determine whether a given doctrine is…
View PostAsanga’s hearer’s grounds
An explanation of the 10 points of Asanga's hearer's grounds and how meditating on these…
View PostIntegration of sutra and tantra in Tibetan Buddhism
How Buddhist teachings help to increase constructive states and decrease destructive states of mind.
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