Madhyamaka through Metaphors with Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) (2015-17)
Teachings by Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Damdul Namgyal) on Middle Way philosophy given at Sravasti Abbey.
Resources
The slides used in this teaching series can be found in pdf format here.
The Madhyamaka view: A review
Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) Geshe Dadul Namgyal returns to teach on the Middle Way view of Buddhist philosophy, beginning with a review of material covered in last year's teachings.
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The right view of emptiness
Clarifying potential pitfalls in our understanding of emptiness.
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Discussion: Emptiness, ethical conduct, and min...
Geshe Dadul Namgyal responds to questions on self- and other-emptiness, and on uncompounded phenomena.
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The ineffability of emptiness
Exploring paradoxical statements about emptiness in their specific context in Buddhist philosophy.
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Types of dependent origination
The three types of dependent origination and how they relate to emptiness.
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Practicing the Dharma purely
Practical advice on practicing the Dharma well and avoiding spiritual materialism.
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Our situation in cyclic existence
Recognizing our situation in samsara as the foundation for studying Middle Way philosophy.
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The determination to be free
The importance of generating the determination to be free from cyclic existence and the steps we can take to do so.
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Afflictions, mind, and the brain
Working with the afflictions and the relationship between the mind and the brain.
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Freeing ourselves and others
How the determination to be free from cyclic existence leads to the generation of bodhicitta.
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Conventional and ultimate bodhicitta
The two methods to generate bodhicitta and the importance of practicing both method and wisdom.
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