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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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Causes and conduct of a higher rebirth
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains the causes for higher rebirths and how to conduct oneself according…
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The profundity of selflessness
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains the profundity of selflessness and the faults of not correctly understanding…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron An introduction to the perfection of wisdom sutras
Commentary on verses from the "Heart of Wisdom Sutra."
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Not commenting on the four extremes
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains why the Buddha did not comment on the four extremes.
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Impermanence, interdependence, and emptiness
Investigating if things and people exist the way they appear.
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Reviewing the qualities of the Three Jewels
Reviewing the first chapter, focusing on the 8 qualities of each of the Three Jewels.
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The value of superknowledges
Describing the value of the Superknowledges, particularly for Bodhisattvas, continuing the teaching from Chapter 8.
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Dependent arising
Examining characteristics and different presentations of dependent arising.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Mindfulness and attention
The difference between mindfulness and attention and advice for mindfulness in daily life.
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Four misconceptions about our body
Four ways we incorrectly view things in regards to our body.
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Questions about meditation
Venerable Sangye Khadro answers questions about meditation and gives advice for our practice.
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Eight liberations and nine serial absorptions
Reviewing the eight liberations and explaining the eight liberations from Pali tradition and nine serial…
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