Teaching on the compatibility of dependent arising and emptiness.
Finding the self
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Dependent designation
Teaching on how everything depends on thought, and an explanation of the analogy of the rope and the snake that is often used to explain emptiness.
Dependent arising and emptiness
How to see ourselves as an illusion instead of buying into our usual distorted view of reality.
Questioning appearances
Teaching on extending the meditation on emptiness to things we own, and on the union of serenity and insight.
Existence of the “I”
Reviewing the four-point analysis of the emptiness of the self and teaching on coarse and subtle selflessness.
The downside of anger
Real freedom is an inner-state—freedom from afflicted mental states. When we are free from anger we have the freedom of choice in how we respond.
Tears of compassion
An inmate’s meditation on mindfulness brings strong feelings of compassion for others.
Self-acceptance
A student contemplates connecting with his own experience in order to develop compassion for others.
So, now what?
Can practicing the Dharma help with how we are feeling about the recent election? A student reflects.
The 37 harmonies with awakening, part 2
The 37 harmonies continued with explanation of the seven factors of enlightenment and the eightfold noble path. Practicing the eightfold path in daily life.