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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Causes for the 32 marks of a buddha
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains the causes and effects of full awakening, and details the causes…
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The way out of sexual desire
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe discusses the unattractiveness of the body.
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The causes for lower rebirths
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains how to avoid the causes of lower rebirths and how to…
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Causes and conduct of a higher rebirth
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains the causes for higher rebirths and how to conduct oneself according…
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The profundity of selflessness
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains the profundity of selflessness and the faults of not correctly understanding…
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An introduction to the perfection of wisdom sutras
Commentary on verses from the "Heart of Wisdom Sutra."
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Not commenting on the four extremes
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains why the Buddha did not comment on the four extremes.
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Impermanence, interdependence, and emptiness
Investigating if things and people exist the way they appear.
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Reviewing the qualities of the Three Jewels
Reviewing the first chapter, focusing on the 8 qualities of each of the Three Jewels.
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The value of superknowledges
Describing the value of the Superknowledges, particularly for Bodhisattvas, continuing the teaching from Chapter 8.
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Dependent arising
Examining characteristics and different presentations of dependent arising.
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Mindfulness and attention
The difference between mindfulness and attention and advice for mindfulness in daily life.
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