Venerable Thubten Tarpa discusses the meaning of ‘adventitious’, and teaches the logical proof for why the Three Jewels exist.
Proving the existence of the Three Jewels
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Weekly teachings on Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and practice. Venerable Thubten Chodron explains great Buddhist philosophical treatises in plain English, bringing ancient wisdom to life in a modern context. Get the podcast on TuneIn Radio. Streamed live from Sravasti Abbey on Thursdays at 6 pm PST
Syllogisms
Venerable Thubten Tarpa elaborates on the brief debate from the previous teaching, providing insight into the form of syllogisms and how they lead to wisdom.
Motivation to practice
How mindfulness of death and impermanence provides motivation to practice the Dharma, and why we need reasoning and logic as part of our spiritual practice.
Why study debate?
Introduction to the text with an explanation of why we would want to study debate.
Chapter 5: Verses 493-500
The final verses of Nagarjuna’s “Precious Garland,” summarizing his advice to all of us on how to live in line with the Dharma.
Chapter 5: Verses 491-492
Explanation of the qualities by which one can identify a suitable spiritual mentor, and how to relate to them after establishing a teacher-student relationship.
Chapter 5: Verses 488-491
Teaching on the last section of this text, ‘Closing Words of Advice.’ Explanation of four key practices to cultivate, and how to rely on a spiritual mentor.
Chapter 5: Verses 484-489
A comical explanation of the taking-and-giving meditation and beginning to teach on the last section including closing words of advice.
Chapter 5: Verses 477-484
Teaching the “Twenty-Verse Prayer,” focusing on verses of aspiration and dedication for self and others.
Chapter 5: Verses 476-479
Focusing on verses of dedication for ourselves and others in the Twenty-Verse Prayer.