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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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

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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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

The causes for lower rebirths

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains how to avoid the causes of lower rebirths and how to…

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

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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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

The profundity of selflessness

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains the profundity of selflessness and the faults of not correctly understanding…

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Not commenting on the four extremes

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains why the Buddha did not comment on the four extremes.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The value of superknowledges

Describing the value of the Superknowledges, particularly for Bodhisattvas, continuing the teaching from Chapter 8.

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Volume 8 Realizing the Profound View

Dependent arising

Examining characteristics and different presentations of dependent arising.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness and attention

The difference between mindfulness and attention and advice for mindfulness in daily life.

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