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 Chodron meditating.
Buddhist Worldview

Commentary on the Heart Sutra

Commentary on the Heart Sutra and how it outlines the five paths that culminate in…

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Venerable Chodron meditating.
Buddhist Worldview

Appreciating the opportunity to practice

Sharing from discussion groups about what we take for granted, what to prioritize in our…

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Venerable Chodron meditating.
Buddhist Worldview

I, me, myself and mine

A deeper look at the third seal: all phenomena lack a self. The meaning of…

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Venerable Chodron meditating.
Buddhist Worldview

Impermanence, dukkha and selflessness

Questions and answers on the first seal followed by teachings on the second seal: all…

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Venerable Chodron meditating.
Buddhist Worldview

Contemplating impermanence

Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Contemplating death

How thinking about death can make our lives more meaningful and how Dharma practice can…

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Ven. Chodron smiling.
Healing Anger

Examining anger and its antidotes

Anger is a broad category of emotions based on exaggeration. When we can recognize it…

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

The noble eightfold path

How the noble eightfold path is organized under the three higher trainings; practices related to…

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