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 Four noble truths: An overview
An overview of the 16 aspects of the four noble truths, and the first eight…
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Quiz: Seven types of cognizers
Questions covering various topics related to seven types of cognizers.
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Wrong consciousness
Importance of hearing, thinking, and meditating to eliminate grasping at true existence to progress on…
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Facsimile direct perceiver and inferential cognizers
Summary of different types of conceptual consciousness and introduction to inferential cognizer.
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Taking down offerings
The third of three talks about how to set up an altar at home covers…
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Water bowl offering
The second of three talks about how to set up an altar at home covers…
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Purification and emptiness
By complementing purification practice with the meditation on emptiness, we can work to eradicate our…
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Venerable Thubten Damcho Dependent arising: a universal principle
How the principle of dependent arising can be applied to all aspects of life, from…
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Daryl Dunigan - Nov 5, 2012
Daryl Dunigan Mandala review: “Insight into Emptiness”
Daryl Dunigan of Mandala magazine reviews Khensur Jampa Tegchok's book on emptiness, which was edited…
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Object possessors and seven types of cognizers
Classification of possessors of objects and types of mind comprehending objects. How this is important…
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Meditating on emptiness using the four-point analysis
How to search effectively for the inherently existent self.
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Dealing with violent acts
Sharing some perspectives from listeners on how to deal with the emotional responses to mass…
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