Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Exchanging self and others
The five points of exchanging self and others and instructions for taking and giving practice.
View PostFortitude for those who cause harm
Discussing the tenets of non-Buddhist schools and going to cover Verses 33-38 that discuss how…
View PostSamsara, Nirvana, and Buddha nature
An overview of "Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature," Volume 3 of The Library of Wisdom…
View PostPramanavartika conclusion
Commentary on refuting the idea that karma and craving are equally to be abandoned, and…
View PostBodhicitta
More on the great scope practices and the final steps in the seven-point cause and…
View PostThe Foundation of Buddhist Practice
An overview of and short reading from "The Foundation of Buddhist Practice," Volume 2 of…
View PostRefuting the theist-ritualists and Jainas
Completion of commentary on the refutation of theist-ritualist soteriology and beginning the commentary on refuting…
View PostRefuting the Samkhyas and theist-ritualists
Completion of commentary on refuting Samkhya views and commentary on refuting theist-ritualist views.
View PostRefuting the Vaisesikas and Samkhyas
Completion of commentary on the refutation of Vaisesika views and beginning of commentary on refutation…
View PostA refutation of Vaisesika soteriology
Completion of commentary on the section "Self and Suffering” and beginning the section on “A…
View PostSelf and suffering, part 2 with questions and answers
Continued commentary on the section "Self and Suffering” and Venerable Thubten Chodron answers questions.
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