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 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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Who is making this decision, anyway?
The criteria that help us make Dharma-inspired decisions and how reflecting on emptiness can give…
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Incarcerated people Being emptiness
A meditation on the "Heart Sutra" and the concepts of emptiness and selflessness.
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Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism
The value of understanding the different Buddhist traditions.
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The root of cyclic existence
A continuation of the review, and how important it is to eradicate the self-centered mind.
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