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 Don’t misunderstand Shantideva
How Shantideva's verses can be misunderstood, leading to unsound conclusions.
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The object of negation
Correctly identifying the object of negation is essential for the meditation on emptiness to be…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Mindfulness of mind and phenomena
A discussion about understanding the mind and phenoma with connections to the third and fourth…
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Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) Dormant and manifest consciousnesses
Explaining dormant and manifest aspects of rigpa and subtlest clear light mind, completing the section…
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The danger of attachment to the body
How attachment to the body can lead to harmful and unethical actions
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Who can receive teachings on emptiness?
How to help yourself become prepared to understand the teachings on emptiness.
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Mindfulness of body and feelings
A discussion about understanding the body and the three types of feelings.
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Unborn clear light mind
Comparing how the primordially pure mind is understood in the New Translation School (clear light…
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Introduction to the Four Establishments of Mindfulness
The importance of learning the Four Establishments, an overview of them, and a meditation on…
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Enacting others’ welfare
Commentary on Shantideva's verses that explain how to exchange self and others.
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Primordially pure awareness
Explaining the meaning of "primordially pure" and our need to interweave the understanding of emptiness…
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