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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Emptiness, karma, and the stages of grief
The relationship between emptiness and karma. Exploring Western views of grief.
View PostThree Jewels of the Vajra vehicle
Finishing the section of Final and Provisional Refuges, and explaining the Three Jewels According to…
View PostFinal and provisional refuges
Describing the difference between the Three Jewels and the objects of refuge, both final and…
View PostEight excellent qualities of sangha jewel
Explaining the eight qualities of sangha jewel found in Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum, teaching from Chapter…
View PostEight excellent qualities of the dharma jewel
Explaining the eight excellent qualities of the dharma jewel found in Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum, teaching…
View PostThe eight excellent qualities of the dharma jewel
Explaining the context for understanding the eight qualities of the dharma jewel, teaching from Chapter…
View PostEight excellent qualities of the buddha jewel
Explaining the eight excellent qualities of the Buddha Jewel found in Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum, teaching…
View PostThree jewels according to the perfection vehicle
Describing the qualities of the three jewels based on the perfection vehicle, teaching from Chapter…
View PostThree jewels according to the fundamental vehicle
Describing the qualities of the three jewels, giving commentary on the Jewel Sutra and explaining…
View PostExcellent qualities of the dharma and sangha
Explaining the qualities of the dharma jewel and sangha jewel and the precepts to follow…
View PostAwareness of our buddha nature eliminates hindrances
Concluding teaching from the text, "Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature", covering the topic are we…
View PostCausal clear light mind
Describing the clear and cognizant nature of the mind and innate clear light mind, covering…
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