Wisdom of the Kadam Masters (2016-17)

Short talks on the text Wisdom of the Kadam Masters translated by Thupten Jinpa.

The teaching of no-self

The beginning of a commentary on quotations by the Kadam masters, starting with a teaching on selflessness.

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The best learning

Why selflessness is the best teaching, and practical ways we can begin to meditate on emptiness.

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Who’s walking?

More practical ways we can meditate on selflessness in our daily lives.

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Causes of the afflictions

The first three causes of afflictions (the seed, the object, and inappropriate attention) and how to work with them.

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Bad friends

How we can be influenced by worldly friends who take us away from our Dharma practice.

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Meditating on the media

How to transform the way we watch media by turning it into a meditation on karma.

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Dealing with habitual emotional patterns

How to identify and work with our habitual afflictions instead of running on automatic.

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What’s wrong with a little bit of pleasure?

The antidotes to attachment. The community shares examples of how attachment has caused problems in their lives.

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Acknowledging our anger

Covering the disadvantages of anger. Members of the community share stories of how anger has created problems in their lives.

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Justifying our anger

How the Buddhist view on dealing with anger offers other solutions that are wise and compassionate, ensuring harmony and preserving our dignity.

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