Library of Wisdom and Compassion

Teachings on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s commentary on the stages of the path for a Western audience.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Three jewels according to the perfection vehicle

Describing the qualities of the three jewels based on the perfection vehicle, teaching from Chapter…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Three jewels according to the fundamental vehicle

Describing the qualities of the three jewels, giving commentary on the Jewel Sutra and explaining…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The existence of the Three Jewels

Explaining the reasons for taking refuge, mind's potential and existence of the three jewels, teaching…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Entrance to the Buddhist path

Commencing teaching from Volume 4, "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", providing an overview of the…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Awareness of our buddha nature eliminates hindrances

Concluding teaching from the text, "Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature", covering the topic are we…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Causal clear light mind

Describing the clear and cognizant nature of the mind and innate clear light mind, covering…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Nothing is to be removed

Explaining how the uninterrupted path leads to liberated path, transforming buddha nature and the third…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Turning the Dharma wheel and buddha nature

Explaining how the progression of teachings in the three turnings of the wheel presents the…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Four puzzling points

Explaining the four puzzling points, from the section, "A Puzzle", in Chapter 13.

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