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 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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Meditating on the media
How to transform the way we watch media by turning it into a meditation on…
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Causes of the afflictions
The first three causes of afflictions (the seed, the object, and inappropriate attention) and how…
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The best learning
Why selflessness is the best teaching, and practical ways we can begin to meditate on…
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