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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Logical Proof of Dependent Arising
Applying reasoning to refute inherent existence of phenomena.
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Inherently pleasurable things don’t exist
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe discusses the lack of inherent pleasure within samsara and explains its’ refutations.
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Selflessness of phenomena & proof of dependent ...
That which arises dependently is free of inherent existence.
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People most worthy of compassion
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains how to treat those who commit great negativities.
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Fallacious and correct illusion-like appearances
The correct and incorrect meaning of appearing like an illusion.
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Refuting self and aggregates as inherently different
Concluding the 4 point analysis refuting an inherently existent self.
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Review: Generating the two views of selflessness
A review with reflections by Sravasti Abbey monastics.
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Review: Relying on the prerequisites of special insight
A review with reflections by Sravasti Abbey monastics.
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Compassion towards offenders and incarcerated people
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches how to act compassionately towards offenders and incarcerated people.
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Determining the I doesn’t inherently exist
Using the four point analysis to refute inherent existence.
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