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 Mahayana path of preparation
Explanation of the four divisions of the path of preparation and how a practitioner progresses…
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The four distortions: Who do you think you are?
We feel there is a real "me," but where is this self when we search?
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The four distortions: No ability to bring lasting ha...
Lasting happiness comes from transforming our minds, not external things and people.
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The four distortions: Subtle impermanence
A discussion about subtle impermanence and how things are changing in every moment.
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The view of the middle way
Middle way (or Madhyamaka) philosophy: the view of reality free from the extremes of absolutism…
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The Buddha’s awakening
Continuing the story of the Buddha's life and his awakening, and how we can become…
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The four seals of Buddhism
The four seals—the four basic principles shared by all Buddhists—determine whether a given doctrine is…
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Integration of sutra and tantra in Tibetan Buddhism
How Buddhist teachings help to increase constructive states and decrease destructive states of mind.
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Hearer’s path of preparation, seeing, and medi...
The demarcation point for entering each path, how to develop each path, and what afflictions…
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Antidotes to the afflictions
As children we were totally dependent on the kindness of others. Seeing that, we become…
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Introduction to monastery life
Real spiritual practice is about transforming our minds and letting the teachings influence the way…
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Petra McWilliams - Jun 18, 2011
Petra McWilliams The secret to happiness
Reflections on the benefits of doing a three-year retreat, and how letting go of self-cherishing…
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