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Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Covetousness and malice
The four aspects of harsh speech, idle talk, covetousness, and malice.
View PostBuddha nature
Explaining the two types of Buddha nature to help us understand our potential.
View PostTen powers
Continuing explaining the ten powers of the Buddha, covering 4-9, teaching from Chapter 2.
View PostThe nature of all phenomena is emptiness
How phenomena actually exist and the importance of understanding emptiness.
View PostGenerating the awakening mind
The importance of generating the awakening mind and how one cultivates this precious jewel.
View PostRefuting a permanent self
A refutation of partless atoms, permanent objects, and other wrong views.
View PostRefuting the Cittamatra view
Explaining how all phenomena, including mind, are dependent on other factors.
View PostAttachment Controls Us
An introduction to and overview of "A Commentary on the Awakening Mind."
View PostCreating our world: dependent arising
An explanation of rebirth through dependent arising, based on commentaries of the Rice Seedling Sutra.
View PostFour kinds of self-confidence, ten powers
Explaining the four kinds of self-confidence and the first three of the ten powers, teaching…
View PostThree Jewels of the Vajra vehicle
Finishing the section of Final and Provisional Refuges, and explaining the Three Jewels According to…
View PostSexual misconduct, lying, and divisive speech
The four aspects of sexual misconduct, lying and divisive speech.
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