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 Chapters 12-13: Verses 299-301
Attachment to what is familiar causes people to cling to wrong views.
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Chapter 12: Verses 291-298
Refuting the views of non-Buddhist schools. Cultivating compassion for those with wrong views.
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Buddha nature
The true nature of phenomena and the natural nirvana that is in the nature of…
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Chapter 12: Verses 284-290
The teachings on emptiness should only be taught to those who have been properly prepared…
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Verse 54: The cunning thief
Doubt keeps us from making a true commitment to spiritual practice. Curiosity helps to clarify…
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Verse 50: The cantankerous old dog
Pride and self-centeredness are obstacles to our happiness and well-being.
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Chapter 12: Verses 279-283
How to examine the teachings to determine if they are valid, and how to look…
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Nigel Chan - Sep 9, 2014
Nigel Chan It comes from our mind
A 17-year-old student from Singapore shares his insights on working with anger.
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Chapter 8: Verses 185-200
Geshe Thabkhe concludes the teachings on making the mindstream receptive to the development of spiritual…
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Chapter 8: Verses 178-184
Geshe Thabkhe teaches on methods to eliminate disturbing emotions and talks about how they can…
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Chapters 7-8: Verses 171-177
Geshe Thabkhe teaches on inappropriateness of accumulating merit for higher rebirths in cyclic existence and…
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