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 Offering ourselves to the Buddhas
Continuing the commentary on Chapter 2, Verses 42-57: covering generating regret for negativities and seeking…
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Three nonvirtues of mind
Explaining the ten non-virtues, covering idle talk, and the three non-virtues of mind: covetousness, malice…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Selflessness of mind and phenomena
Commentary on Chapter 9 of "Engaging in the Bodhisattvas Deeds" refuting the inherent existence of…
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The selflessness of feelings
Commentary on verses from Chapter 9 of “Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds” about refuting the…
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The selflessness of persons
Why selflessness does not undermine karma or invalidate compassion. The three levels of selflessness of…
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The thieves of wrong views
The five different kinds of wrong views and answers to questions about how emptiness eliminates…
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Where is the self?
Refuting an inherently existent self through analysis of the body and mind. Also refuting the…
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Conventional and ultimate existence
Further explanation of ultimate and conventional truths and ultimate and conventional existence.
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The two truths
The relationship between the two truths—conventional and ultimate—and the three criteria for conventional existence.
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The perfection of wisdom
Beginning the commentary on Chapter 9, The Perfection of Wisdom, from "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's…
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Absorbing yourself in ultimate love
Teaching on understanding emptiness and training in methods to eradicate afflictive emotions and attain liberation…
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The Middle Way view
Talking about heart-warming love and compassion and teaching on attachment to inherently existent things and…
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