Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Nine similes for Tathāgatagarbha
Explaining the first two similes from the section, "Nine Similes for Tathāgatagarbha", in Chapter 13,…
View PostApplying Buddhist logic in meditation
Why Buddhist meditation and logic are important for Western students who are interested in practicing…
View PostReview of tenets and buddha nature
Reviewing two types of buddha nature and their relationship to the buddha bodies, from Chapter…
View PostAre sentient beings already Buddhas?
Explaining whether sentient beings are already buddhas and covering the buddha nature according to tantra,…
View PostIllusion or illusion like
The difference between being an actual illusion, and illusion-like.
View PostTransforming and naturally abiding Buddha nature
Explaining the meaning of naturally abiding buddha nature and transforming buddha nature, from the section…
View PostDebating impermanence
Commentary to verses 6-8 of Chapter 9, "Wisdom," of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
View PostConventional consciousness
What is negated by ultimate analysis and the role of conventional consciousness.
View PostCompassion for difficult people
A review looking at selected verses to develop compassion for difficult people with guided meditation.
View PostReview of Buddha nature
Explaining Buddha Nature according to different tenet systems, reviewing the sections “Arya Disposition according to…
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