Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas with Venerable Thubten Chodron (2013-15)

Commentary by Venerable Thubten Chodron on Aryadeva’s Four Hundred Stanzas on the Middle Way to prepare for Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe's teachings.

Chapter 15: Verses 369-375

Refuting inherent existence by examining the process of arising and that which is in the process of arising.

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Chapter 16: Refuting remaining counter-arguments

Refuting the remaining misconceptions of inherent existence and emptiness, particularly the wrong view that emptiness is inherently existent.

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Chapter 16: Verses 383-394

Chipping away at self-grasping. Further refutations of arguments positing non-existence and inherent existence.

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Chapter 16: Verses 395-400

The final refutations of true existence and the completion of the commentary on Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas.

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Buddha statue.

Quiz: Aryadeva’s 400 Stanzas, Chapter 12

Quiz questions for a review of chapter 12 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the Middle Way." The review took place on April 16 and 23,…

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Chapter 12: Quiz review part 1

Review and discussion of questions on refuting wrong views. The first part of the review covers questions 1-8.

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Chapter 12: Quiz review part 2

Review and discussion of questions on refuting wrong views. The second part covers questions 9-16 and completes the review.

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