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 Mid-retreat discussion
Addressing questions on different aspects of the meditation: the body, emptiness, visualization and deity meditation.
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Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche - Nov 23, 2007
Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche Bodhicitta: Gateway to the Mahayana path
Tracing the source of beginningless suffering and the antidote. Importance of compassion in the beginning,…
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Sadhana visualization
Clarifying process of purification, a discussion on karma, and connecting with the Medicine Buddha through…
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Gradual path to enlightenment
A condensed explanation of the lamrim, the gradual path to enlightenment.
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Incarcerated people Daishin, big mind
We can embrace our experiences, whether difficult or pleasant, in a way that is neither…
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Compassion seeing emptiness
Importance of daily practice and applying the teachings in our lives.
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108 Verses: Verses 8-9
Different ways to view sentient beings in order to cultivate deeper compassion.
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a sadhana of the tradition
- Jun 5, 2007
1000-armed Chenrezig deity sadhana with guided medit...
The 1000-armed Chenrezig sadhana practice with guided meditation recording.
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108 Verses: Verses 1-6
How great compassion protects our minds from afflictions and guides us through the spiritual path.
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Buddha’s life and Mahayana
Reflecting on Buddha's life on Vesak Day. Qualities of a bodhisattva as an inspiration in…
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Bodhisattva practices
A bodhisattva's mind; the purpose of meditating on death and impermanence; the role of intellect…
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Meditation on emptiness
How to deal with attachment to what others think of us; meditating on compassion and…
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