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 Tarpa “Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 4 q...
Discussion of quiz part four questions 3 and 4 to review Chapter 1. The different…
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Venerable Thubten Samten “Precious Garland” review: Quiz question...
Discussion of quiz part 3 questions 13-15 and part 4 questions 1-2 to review verses…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Three types of dependent arising and how they prove ...
A look at causal dependence, mutual dependence and dependent designation. How to reflect on karma…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi “Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 3 q...
Discussion of quiz part three questions 7-12 to review verses from Chapter 1. Delving into…
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Quiz questions Part 4 for Precious Garland
Questions to review our understanding of the most recent talks on Nagarjuna’s "Precious Garland of…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme “Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 3 q...
Discussion of quiz part three questions 4-6 to review verses from Chapter 1. How a…
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Quiz questions Part 3 for Precious Garland
Questions to review our understanding of the most recent talks on Nagarjuna’s "Precious Garland of…
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Chapter 3: Verses 212-214
Explanation of the syllogism for establishing the emptiness of persons and phenomena because they are…
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Chapter 3: Verses 201-213
The collection of merit that gives rise to the 32 signs of a buddha is…
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Acknowledging our anger
Covering the disadvantages of anger. Members of the community share stories of how anger has…
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What’s wrong with a little bit of pleasure?
The antidotes to attachment. The community shares examples of how attachment has caused problems in…
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Dealing with habitual emotional patterns
How to identify and work with our habitual afflictions instead of running on automatic.
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