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Three Principal Aspects of the Path (2002-07)

Teachings on Lama Tsongkhapa’s Three Principal Aspects of the Path" given at various locations around the United States from 2002-2007.

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Statue of Je Tsongkhapa

Ways in which we apprehend phenomena

What does it mean when we say that things, including the self, exist in dependence on term and concept? This teaching examines how labeling things…

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Monk walking toward a transparent Buddha figure.

The self as a merely labeled phenomenon

Why understanding dependent arising precedes the realization of emptiness. The meaning of being merely labeled. What carries karma from life to life.

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Tangkha image of Chandrakirti.

Profound view

How wisdom and compassion support each other. Ten ways to practice mindfulness of emptiness. When your understanding of emptiness is complete.

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A man sitting on a giant book, both hands on his head and looking down on the floor, appearing to be in agony.

Renounce suffering, practice joyfully

Comments on a section of the Lamrim chenmo by Lama Tsongkhapa. Explains the types and sources of dukkha and the importance of contemplating them.

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The words: Determination above a big screen, screen showing a woman doing a long jump.

Renunciation and joyous effort

The importance of nourishing a strong determination, armor-like joyous perseverance, and the bodhisattva's view of cyclic existence.

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