Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Mental non-virtues
Teaching three mental non-virtues and the four branches required for a complete act of killing…
View PostFour opponent powers
Covering Verses 2.27-2.31 on the four opponent powers of purification.
View PostGeneral characteristics of karma
Teaching from the sections “General Characteristics of Karma” and “Specific Characteristics of Karma” in Chapter…
View PostDifferent kinds of refuge
Teaching on the different kinds of refuge – causal and resultant, and final and provisional…
View PostWhy should we train the mind?
Benefits and goals of mind training and an introduction to the root text on "The…
View PostKarma and its effects
Starting Chapter 10, "Karma and its Effects", describing the three principles of cause and effect.
View PostMaking sensuous offerings to the Buddhas
Covering Verses 2.7-2.21 about mentally emanated offerings for Buddhas and bodhisattvas, including common and peerless…
View PostPowa, transference of consciousness
Teaching from the last section “Powa, Transference of Consciousness”, in Chapter 9.
View PostOffering natural substances
Beginning Chapter 2 "Purifying Negativities" with verses on making offerings to buddhas and bodhisattvas with…
View PostWhat to practice while dying
Contiuing the section "Helping Ourselves and Others at the Time of Death" and explaining which…
View PostThe merits of bodhicitta
Answering questions and teaching on Verses 1.24-1.33 on the vast merits that come from generating…
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