Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 111-113
Examining how karma is not inherently existent, many causes and conditions the are involved to…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 107-111
Everything is empty of inherent existence, but karma still functions. Actions bring results because they…
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Qualities of teacher and student
The need for cultivating a relationship with a qualified spiritual teacher and the importance of…
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Rebirth and karma
Role of belief in rebirth and karma for practice and progress on the path.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 105-107
How self-grasping ignorance and all the afflictions are empty of inherent existence, are not real…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 102-105 (Review)
Emphasizing how when we understand emptiness correctly, we come to appreciate karma much more. Practicing…
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Taking refuge
The qualities of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha as well as the many benefits of…
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Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche Buddhahood
An explanation of how one progresses through the 10 grounds or bhumis, and how buddhas…
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Bodhisattva grounds
The 10 grounds in terms of the objects of abandonment and practice, and how bodhisattvas…
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Path of seeing
A commentary on the bodhisattva path of seeing and the afflictions that are eliminated on…
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Paths of accumulation and preparation
The distinctive paths according to the three vehicles, and the importance of cultivating bodhicitta.
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Practitioners of great scope
How practitioners of the great scope take advantage of this precious human rebirth.
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