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

The defects of anger

Discussing the various defects and disadvantages of anger, covering Verses 1 - 6 of Chapter…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Eighty-four thousand afflictions

Completing Chapter 3, covering five hindrances and beginning Chapter 4, describing how fear, anxiety and…

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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

Meditating on suffering (continued)

How meditating on suffering gives rise to renunciation and a discussion about the root of…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Putting the dharma into practice

Covering Chapter 5 Verses 100-109, discussing the advice to dedicate our merits for the welfare…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Fetters and pollutants

Continuing teaching from Chapter 3, covering the fetters and pollutants as described in the Pali…

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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

Meditating on suffering

An explanation of the types of suffering experienced in various realms of samsara.

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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

Spiritual teachers

The qualities of spiritual teachers and benefits of relying on them plus an introduction to…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Practical advice on manners

Covering Verses 91-100 of Chapter 5, discussing advice on manners, namely actions such as spitting,…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Clusters of afflictions

Teaching from Chapter 3, continuing with the auxiliary afflictions, describing those derived from ignorance and…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Giving our body and the Dharma

Discussing how to skillfully give our body and the Dharma for the benefit of ourselves…

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