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 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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Venerable Thubten Chodron 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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Laura Miller
- Aug 5, 2012
“Insight into Emptiness” interview
An interview with Mandala magazine on the publication of Insight into Emptiness.
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Kenneth Mondal
Causal dependence
Excerpt from the book "Insight into Emptiness," explaining the simile of the cloud and how…
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Discovering the source of problems
How the mind reifies objects, creating false appearances, causing afflictions to arise.
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The need for insight
Examples of how we actively misapprehend reality and the problems it brings.
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My religion is kindness
Starting with a summary of His Holiness' perspective on universal spiritual values. Identifying our counterproductive…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Dedicating for awakening
The importance of protecting our merit by dedicating it towards awakening.
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