Essence of Refined Gold (2007-08)
Teachings on the Essence of Refined Gold by the Third Dalai Lama.
Conditions for developing serenity
Venerable Thubten Chodron Six conditions for developing meditative stabilization, meditation posture. Physical pain during meditation and the mental reaction to physical pain.
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Five faults to serenity
The five faults and eight antidotes to developing serenity, according to Asanga and Maitreya.
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Nine steps to gaining serenity
The nine mental abidings or steps on the path to attaining serenity, and the four types of mental engagement used in the nine steps.
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Wisdom that knows the ultimate nature
Engaging in the wisdom that has the compassion, the ability, and the skill to be of benefit to sentient beings.
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Reflecting on the empty nature of phenomena
The benefits of listening to teachings on emptiness, and an discussion of emptiness according to different tenet systems.
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The emptiness of inherent existence
How realizing emptiness helps to relax our mind, reduce attachment, and release anger and confusion. How things are empty and dependent.
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Developing insight into emptiness
The steps for developing insight into emptiness, and the difference between conceptual mind and non-conceptual mind.
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The objects of different consciousnesses
Appearing objects, observed objects, apprehended objects, and referent objects.
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Realizing things as they are
If you are looking for an elephant, you need to know what an elephant looks like. Correctly identifying the object of negation.
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Respecting the views of others
Respecting the views and ideas of others as part of the Buddhist path.
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The object of negation
The importance of correctly identifying the object of negation to refute inherent existence.
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