Teachings

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

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Buddhist Tenet Systems

Introduction to the two truths

An introduction to the concept of the two truths and its role in Buddhist teachings…

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Seven-point Mind Training

What ignorance is

Recognizing what ignorance is and why it is important to identify the object of negation…

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Retreatants offering katas to Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche when he arrives at Abbey.
New to Buddhism

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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Seven-point Mind Training

Cultivating ultimate bodhicitta

The difference between definitive and interpretable teachings and the method for negating a gross misconception…

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Seven-point Mind Training

The time for emptiness

The time for imparting (and receiving) the teachings on emptiness and the meaning of regarding…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Teachings on emptiness

The type of person who is suitable to receive teachings on emptiness and the danger…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Restricting the environment

The benefit of restricting the environment and keeping some distance from the objects that give…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Review: Precepts of mind training

How we can apply the mind training slogans during our daily activities and interactions.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Six types of inverted deeds

The six types of inverted deeds to avoid in practice, and the benefits of practicing…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Virtuous activities and thoughts

How we should not cease doing virtuous activities of body, speech and mind and why…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Cultivating compassion

Creating conditions beneficial to practice, cultivating compassion without bias, and intellectual versus emotional compassion.

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