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 The altruistic intention
Practices to cultivate a sense of equanimity; the seven-point cause-and-effect method for developing bodhicitta.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Visualizing the Buddha
Commentary on a verse from the Lama Chӧpa Jorchӧ Puja on how to visualize the…
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Visualizing the merit field
How to visualize the merit field of holy beings as part of the preliminary practice…
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Commentary on the Heart Sutra
Commentary on the Heart Sutra and how it outlines the five paths that culminate in…
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Appreciating the opportunity to practice
Sharing from discussion groups about what we take for granted, what to prioritize in our…
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I, me, myself and mine
A deeper look at the third seal: all phenomena lack a self. The meaning of…
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Impermanence, dukkha and selflessness
Questions and answers on the first seal followed by teachings on the second seal: all…
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Contemplating impermanence
Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Contemplating death
How thinking about death can make our lives more meaningful and how Dharma practice can…
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Examining anger and its antidotes
Anger is a broad category of emotions based on exaggeration. When we can recognize it…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The noble eightfold path
How the noble eightfold path is organized under the three higher trainings; practices related to…
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Geshe Lhundup Sopa