Parting from the Four Attachments (2020)

Online teachings on “Parting from the Four Attachments” by Nubpa Rigzin Drak, a classic text from the Sakya tradition, requested by Friends of Sravasti Abbey Russia.

Thangka image of Sachen Kunga Nyingpo.

Parting from the Four Attachments

English translation of the root text containing instructions on parting from the four attachments by Nubpa Rigdzin Drak.

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Thangka image of Sachen Kunga Nyingpo.

Freedom from the Four Fixations

English translation of the root text containing instructions on freedom from the four fixations by Nubpa Rigdzin Drak.

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The Buddhist worldview

Introducing the text 'Parting from the Four Attachments' and discussing key ideas in the Buddhist worldview, such as karma and rebirth.

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Attachment to this life

Speaking on dependent arising and starting teachings on the first attachment that keeps us bound in samsara: attachment to this life.

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The eight worldly concerns

Teaching on how attachment to this life keeps us bound in samsara, exploring the eight worldly concerns, and answering questions from the audience.

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Attachment and death meditation

Speaking on the benefits of study and reflection and going through the nine-point death meditation as an antidote to attachment to this life.

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Death and the defects of samsara

Giving detailed instruction on how to meditate on one's own death and reflecting on the defects of cyclic existence as an antidote to attachment.

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The causes of samsara

Speaking on the benefits of meditation on impermanence and teaching on six root afflictions that act as the causes of cyclic existence.

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Equanimity and the kindness of others

Leading a meditation on equanimity and teaching on the the seven-point cause and effect method to generate bodhicitta.

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Love and compassion

Speaking on developing close relationships without attachment and teaching on the meaning of love and compassion and benefits of cherishing others.

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The Middle Way view

Talking about heart-warming love and compassion and teaching on attachment to inherently existent things and their characteristics and on two extreme views.

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