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 Review of Chapter 6: Part 1
A review of Chapter 6 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the Middle Way" focuses on…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Chapter 8: Thoroughly preparing the student
Verses preparing the student’s mind for profound teachings on emptiness, the ultimate medicine that will…
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Ethical conduct and emptiness
An explanation of right livelihood, dangers of bragging about our qualities, and the importance of…
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Chapters 6-7: Verses 150-152
An explanation of emptiness of the mind, emptiness of afflictions, and managing manifest afflictions as…
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Chapter 6: Verses 144-149
The disadvantages of anger and the advantages of practicing fortitude when faced with difficulties.
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Offering the universe
Offering the mandala (everything wonderful in the universe) to Chenrezig and requesting inspiration and blessings.
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Dependent arising in the sadhana
The seven-limb prayer and emptiness meditation in the context of the Chenrezig sadhana.
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Chapter 6: Verses 136-138
An explanation of dependent arising, which serves as both the reason to prove emptiness and…
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Chapter 6: Verses 131-135
What causes desire and anger to arise and how the different tenet systems differ in…
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Chapter 6: Abandoning disturbing emotions
Learning to recognize ignorance, attachment, and anger and counteract them to prevent destructive actions.
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Concentration: Worldview, technique, result
Importance of motivation for concentration/meditation to lead us to liberation and enlightenment.
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