emptiness
Teachings on the core of Buddhist philosophy: that persons and phenomena are ultimately empty of inherent existence because they are dependent arisings. This is the most powerful antidote that eliminates the ignorance and afflictions that give rise to suffering.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron How we perceive the world
The second teaching on "Searching for the self" focused on chapter 6 of the text.
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The importance of understanding emptiness
Commentary on Chapter 1 of "Searching for the Self."
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Tweaking samsara is not enough
Four distorted ways of thinking that prevent us from seeking lasting happiness.
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Anger, imputations and assumptions
We impute meaning on things and expect others to agree without clarifying.
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Seeing things clearly
Examining conventional and ultimate existence and searching for an inherent self.
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The preliminaries & ultimate bodhichitta
Introduction to the "Seven-point Mind Training" by Geshe Chekawa and the first two points.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Prostrations and the four Buddha Bodies
Staring some advice on how to do prostrations and reviewing the eight qualities of the…
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal The reasons for taking refuge
Reviewing the reasons for taking refuge and the Perfection Vehicle’s Buddha Jewel.
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Heart Sutra: All conditioned phenomena are impermanent
Clarifying the meaning of important terms and exploring the messiness of conventional existence.
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Heart Sutra: Who is tired?
Discussing how change is a constant process rather than a sequence of permanent moments.
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Heart Sutra: The perfection of wisdom
An introduction to the Heart Sutra and the importance of studying this profound text.
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