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 Wisdom fear of samsara
A teaching on the reality of cyclic existence and possibility for liberation. Reflecting on our…
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Emptiness in everyday life
Looking at everyday phenomena in terms of emptiness and dependent arising and how changing how…
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Refuge and bodhicitta
The three principal causes for taking refuge—a sense of caution, a sense of confidence, and…
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Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo - Apr 16, 2005
Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
Verses on developing the qualities of a bodhisattva by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo, plus a recording…
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Relating to a spiritual teacher
Cultivating relationships with spiritual teachers and the many ways we misunderstand what it means to…
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Realizing our potential
Realizing our full potential by recognizing others' great kindness and purifying the mind of the…
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Why things happen the way they do
Understanding karma as a way to make our lives meaningful.
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Rebirth: A difficult point for Westerners
Developing faith in the Buddhist view of continuation of life and guiding oneself with positive…
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Relying on a spiritual teacher
The importance of the relationship between teacher and student and how to cultivate that relationship.
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Lama Zopa on emptiness
An interview with Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the Prasangika Madhyamaka view of emptiness and its…
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Why am I giving?
Offering service with a long-term view based on bodhicitta. Ways of working on doubts and…
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The seed of enlightenment
Letting go of bias, anger, resentment, and grudges, and how to cultivate equanimity, kindness, and…
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