Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Geshe Dorji Damdul Introduction to the tenets
The first teaching in a series on the tenets: comparison of method and wisdom aspects,…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Verse 15-3: Giving up everything for others
Having the enthusiasm and noble aspiration to give with joy and benefit others.
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History of the thought training teachings
The history and lineage of the thought training teachings.
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Verse 15-2: Three kinds of bodhisattvas
Explaining the three kinds of bodhisattvas to generate bodhicitta. With tremendous self-confidence, so much energy,…
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Verse 15-1: Plunging into cyclic existence
Bodhisattvas work for their enlightenment for the benefit of others and continue to manifest in…
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Introduction to the text
The purpose and origin of the thought-training teachings. An introduction to the text and the…
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Dependent arising and bodhicitta
Attaining awakening depends on bodhicitta, therefore we are dependent on all sentient beings in order…
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Equalizing and exchanging self and others
Developing bodhicitta by considering the kindness of all sentient beings, becoming aware of how interdependent…
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Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) Sutra in response to a query over what happens after...
What are the causes and actions for next life? The concept of rebirth explained through…
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The Vajrayana path
Concluding the series with an explanation on the four ways to benefit trainees, the combination…
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Avoiding the extreme of nihilism
The danger in misunderstanding emptiness and thinking that getting rid of the labels means we…
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Emptiness of causes and their effects
Actions we view as solid events actually exist by being merely labeled on a series…
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