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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Khensur Jampa Tegchok Love, compassion, and wisdom
It is through the three higher trainings (discipline, meditation and wisdom) that we overcome the…
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The Buddha and the Dharma
How the Buddha turned he wheel of Dharma three times, the Buddha is free from…
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Two truths
While all things are empty and without inherent existence they still do exist in a…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Chapter 2: Verses 7-23
Examining our motivations, considering why we face the same problems repeatedly, and the antidotes to…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 114-Colophon
Talking about the two truths, how we feel we exist, and meditating on emptiness using…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 111-113
Examining how karma is not inherently existent, many causes and conditions the are involved to…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 107-111
Everything is empty of inherent existence, but karma still functions. Actions bring results because they…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 105-107
How self-grasping ignorance and all the afflictions are empty of inherent existence, are not real…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 102-105 (Review)
Emphasizing how when we understand emptiness correctly, we come to appreciate karma much more. Practicing…
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Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche Bodhisattva grounds
The 10 grounds in terms of the objects of abandonment and practice, and how bodhisattvas…
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Purification, emptiness, and dependent arising
The third of three talks about the practice of prostrations to the 35 buddhas includes…
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Tantra in practice
History and comparison of Buddhist and non-Buddhist forms of tantra and the uniqueness of the…
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