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 Like gold in filth
Explaining the third and fourth similes, from the section “Nine Similes of Tathagatagarbha”, in Chapter…
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Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) 
The four thoughts that turn the mind
A series of Buddhist contemplations on the preciousness of our human life, impermanence and death,…
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Nine similes for Tathāgatagarbha
Explaining the first two similes from the section, "Nine Similes for Tathāgatagarbha", in Chapter 13,…
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Applying Buddhist logic in meditation
Why Buddhist meditation and logic are important for Western students who are interested in practicing…
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal Review of tenets and buddha nature
Reviewing two types of buddha nature and their relationship to the buddha bodies, from Chapter…
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Are sentient beings already Buddhas?
Explaining whether sentient beings are already buddhas and covering the buddha nature according to tantra,…
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Illusion or illusion like
The difference between being an actual illusion, and illusion-like.
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Transforming and naturally abiding Buddha nature
Explaining the meaning of naturally abiding buddha nature and transforming buddha nature, from the section…
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Debating impermanence
Commentary to verses 6-8 of Chapter 9, "Wisdom," of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
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