Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Fetters and pollutants
Continuing teaching from Chapter 3, covering the fetters and pollutants as described in the Pali…
View PostMeditating on suffering
An explanation of the types of suffering experienced in various realms of samsara.
View PostInvestigating the substantially existent self
Exploring the second level of selflessness of persons.
View PostAuxiliary afflictions in the Pali tradition
Teaching from Chapter 3, describing the auxiliary afflictions from the Pali tradition.
View PostSpiritual teachers
The qualities of spiritual teachers and benefits of relying on them plus an introduction to…
View PostPractical advice on manners
Covering Verses 91-100 of Chapter 5, discussing advice on manners, namely actions such as spitting,…
View PostLevels of selflessness
Meditation and teaching on different levels of selflessness of persons.
View PostClusters of afflictions
Teaching from Chapter 3, continuing with the auxiliary afflictions, describing those derived from ignorance and…
View PostGiving our body and the Dharma
Discussing how to skillfully give our body and the Dharma for the benefit of ourselves…
View PostKnow your mind: Seven types of mind and awareness
Explanation of the remaining five of the seven types of mind and the progression from…
View PostKnow your mind: Direct perceivers and inferential co...
An explanation of the first two of the seven types of mind – direct perceivers…
View PostKnow your mind: Perception and conception
The conditions that lead to a conceptual mind. The division of minds into perception and…
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