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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Volume 8 Realizing the Profound View

Does the world exist objectively?

How the self and phenomena appear to exist and an introduction to dependent arising.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Emptiness and partless particles

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains how realizing emptiness clears away fear and other distressing states.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Refuting modes of existence

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe continues through verses 57-69 which refute certain false modes of existence.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Examining cause and effect

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches on the lack of inherent existence of cause and effect.

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Avoiding the two extremes

A teaching on how the Middle Way avoids the two extremes of nihilism and eternalism.

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Medicine Buddha Weeklong Retreat 2025

The hidden pain of attachment

Concluding the discussion on anger and moving to the disadvantages of attachment.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

The emptiness of an inherent self

A teaching on the emptiness of inherent existence covering verses 28-36 of the text.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Realms of upper rebirth

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches on the various upper rebirths and accompanying experiences.

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The results of non-virtue

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches what it means to practice the Dharma, the ten non-virtues.

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