Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path
A framework for the modern reader starting with the universal human wish for happiness and the nature of the mind.
All Posts in Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path
Venerable Thubten Jigme Mind is the source of happiness
Venerable Thubten Jigme reviews the first chapter, focusing on understanding how the mind is the…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Mind and emotions
Beginning Chapter 3: Mind and Emotions, exploring the relationship between unhappiness and non-virtue.
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The possibility of ending duhkha
Covering the sections "Dependent Arising and the Three Jewels" and "The Possibility of Ending Duhkha."
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The four truths of the aryas
Covering the sections "The Four Truths of the Aryas" and "Dependent Arising and Emptiness."
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Body, mind, rebirth and self
Continuing Chapter 2 and covering the section “Body, Mind, Rebirth and Self.”
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What is mind?
Beginning Chapter 2 “The Buddhist View of Life” and covering the section “What Is Mind?”
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A broad perspective
Finishing Chapter 1, Exploring Buddhism, focusing on the value of a broad perspective when beginning…
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Exploring Buddhism
Teaching on Chapter One: Exploring Buddhism, looking at the relationship between Buddhism, science and other…
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Twenty-first century Buddhists
Covering the Prologue by His Holiness on what it means to be a 21st Century…
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“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Mind tr...
The practice of transforming adversity into the path sees difficulties as opportunities to learn and…
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“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Designa...
Mere designation by term and concept is the subtlest meaning of dependent arising. How Dharma…
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“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Depende...
What it means to repay the kindness of others. How phenomena are empty and exist…
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