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 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Buddha nature

Explaining the two types of Buddha nature to help us understand our potential.

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Teachings

The nature of all phenomena is emptiness

How phenomena actually exist and the importance of understanding emptiness.

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Teachings

Refuting the Cittamatra view

Explaining how all phenomena, including mind, are dependent on other factors.

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Wisdom

Creating our world: dependent arising

An explanation of rebirth through dependent arising, based on commentaries of the Rice Seedling Sutra.

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