Teachings

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

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Why do I protect myself and not others?

Using reasoning to move beyond the self-centered attitude and care about the happiness and suffering…

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Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Big love

Remembering teachings by Lama Thubten Yeshe and his kindness to the early Western Buddhist students.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

What is prayer?

A discussion of the nature of prayer in Buddhism and recognizing the kindness of others.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Nature of the mind

Explaining how the nature of the mind is free from pollutants, such that good qualities…

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Rice Seedling Sutra with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Analyzing reasons for a divine creator

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains how to analyze reasons for the existence of a divine creator.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Equalizing self and other ultimately

Explanation of the last three points of the equalizing self and other meditation including review…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Understanding ignorance

Explaining how afflictions are rooted in ignorance and how we can eradicate ignorance, continuing the…

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