ethical conduct

Teachings on ethical conduct, a fundamental Buddhist practice that is based on avoiding harmful actions and engaging in constructive actions.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Emptiness and partless particles

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains how realizing emptiness clears away fear and other distressing states.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Refuting modes of existence

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe continues through verses 57-69 which refute certain false modes of existence.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Examining cause and effect

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches on the lack of inherent existence of cause and effect.

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Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Guided by wise teachers

Venerable Chodron reflects on the influence of her teachers and her journey to monasticism.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Avoiding the two extremes

A teaching on how the Middle Way avoids the two extremes of nihilism and eternalism.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

The emptiness of an inherent self

A teaching on the emptiness of inherent existence covering verses 28-36 of the text.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Realms of upper rebirth

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches on the various upper rebirths and accompanying experiences.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Restlessness, regret and deluded doubt

Describing the differences between restlessness and regret, and also explaining the hindrance of deluded doubt,…

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

The results of non-virtue

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches what it means to practice the Dharma, the ten non-virtues.

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