Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Relying on a spiritual mentor
Dispelling misconceptions about "guru devotion." How to properly rely on a spiritual mentor as the…
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Conceptual and non-conceptual consciousnesses
Conceptual and non-conceptual consciousnesses, exploring their differences and how they apply to daily life.
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Faulty conceptualization
Conceptual consciousness and the role it plays in mistaken and erroneous minds.
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Engaged Buddhism and political involvement
Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections “Using Diverse Methods to Benefit Others” and “Engaged Buddhism…
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Ego, A Tibetan Buddhist perspective
Is the word ego, as we commonly use it, the same as self-grasping ignorance? Venerable…
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Practicing the comparison of phenomena
Continuing teaching the chapter on 'Strategies in Debate', covering exercises on the comparison of phenomena.
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Working in the world
Beginning Chapter 12 "Working in the World," covering the sections "Good Health and Dealing with…
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Willingness to undergo hardship
Finishing Chapter 11, by covering the sections “Willingness to Undergo Hardship,” “Keeping a Happy Mind,”…
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The opening volleys
Reviewing the last two sections in Chapter 23 - “The Opening Volleys” and “Reviewing the…
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal Review of procedures in debate
Venerable Tenzin Tsepal reviews Chapter 23, Procedures in Debate.
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Gradual progress and cultivating bodhicitta
Covering the sections "Gradual Progress" and "Cultivating Bodhicitta" from Chapter 11, where the Dalai Lama…
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