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 Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 7-10
These verses describe how well acquainted we are with our afflictions and how to begin…
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Disintegratedness of actions and rebirth
How karmic seeds and the disintegratedness of actions go from one life to the next…
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The advantages of bodhicitta
Why should we pursue the Buddhist ideal of being of benefit to all living beings?…
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The middle way view
Examining emptiness and the misconception of the self existent, permanent self; the relationship of the…
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Ultimate and conventional existence
The ultimate nature of emptiness within the three aspects of the path, discussion of ultimate…
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Lama Tsongkhapa - Apr 16, 2002
Lama Tsongkhapa The Three Principal Aspects of the Path
Verses on the essence of the path to awakening by Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of…
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Applying emptiness to our lives
Investigating the self we think exists and finding it empty of inherent existence opens up…
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Guided meditations on the lamrim
A step-by-step guide to the meditations associated with the lamrim, the gradual path to enlightenment.
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Guided meditations on the lamrim in Spanish
Introduction to the Buddhist view Mind is the source of happiness and pain Mind is…
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Introduction to Medicine Buddha practice
Our mind is related to our body and health in many ways. When we transform…
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The purpose of the Manjushri practice
An explanation of the purpose and the types of Manjushri practices as well as answers…
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Manjushri and the three vehicles
A description of how the Manjushri practice fits within the three vehicles, some historical perspective,…
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