Teachings

Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.

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Stages of the Path

The middle scope of the lamrim

Renunciation, the three higher trainings and a preview of the great scope of the lamrim…

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Stages of the Path

The initial scope of the lamrim

The importance of looking beyond just this life and methods for avoiding unfortunate rebirths.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The joy of monastic discipline

Explaining the beautiful prayer on monastic discipline written by His Holiness the Dalia Lama in…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Full ordination for women

Giving an overview and brief history of full ordination for women in the Buddhist Vinaya…

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Stages of the Path

Guarding one’s bodhicitta

Practices to prevent bodhicitta from degenerating in this life and future lives.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Challenges for Western monastics

Explaining how the Tibetan monasteries function and describing the challenges for the western monastics, teaching…

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For Young People

Life worth living

Exploring what it means to live a good life from a Buddhist perspective.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Commitment to contentment

Discussing the importance of monastics cultivating an attitude of contentment and commitment to upholding the…

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