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 Cultivating the correct view
An in-depth look at how we apprehend objects, including the self, and how we can…
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The object of negation
The importance of correctly identifying the object of negation to refute inherent existence.
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Realizing things as they are
If you are looking for an elephant, you need to know what an elephant looks…
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The objects of different consciousnesses
Appearing objects, observed objects, apprehended objects, and referent objects.
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Verse 4: The sleep of ignorance
On waking up, thinking that we're coming out of ignorance, especially the ignorance grasping at…
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Developing insight into emptiness
The steps for developing insight into emptiness, and the difference between conceptual mind and non-conceptual…
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Verse 3: The dreamlike nature of things
To see that all things are like an illusion, like a dream, appearing in one…
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The emptiness of inherent existence
How realizing emptiness helps to relax our mind, reduce attachment, and release anger and confusion.…
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Reflecting on the empty nature of phenomena
The benefits of listening to teachings on emptiness, and an discussion of emptiness according to…
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