Sravasti Abbey
Teachings that were presented at Sravasti Abbey.
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Overcoming the four distorted conceptions
How the third and fourth attributes of true duhkha counter the distorted conceptions.
View PostFour attributes of true duhkha
How the fisrt and second attributes of true duhkha counter the distorted conceptions.
View PostThe attributes of the four truths
Beginning the section on the sixteen attributes of the four truths. Also explanation of the…
View PostTrue cessations
An explanation of the four types of cessation spoken of in the Pali tradition.
View PostThe origin of duhkha
Continuing to teach from Chapter 1, covering "The Nature of Each Truth", explaining pervasive duhkha…
View PostTrue duhkha
Teaching from Chapter 1, covering "The Nature of Each Truth” focusing on true duhkha and…
View PostThe four truths
Continuing the teaching from Chapter 1, completing the section “Three Questions about the Self” and…
View PostThree questions about the self
Teaching from Chapter 1, covering “Is There a Self?” and “Is There a Beginning to…
View PostHow to study the teachings
Commencing the teaching from "Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature" the third volume of the Library…
View PostJoyous effort, concentration & wisdom
Covering Verses 14-18 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection,' discussing the perfections of joyous effort, concentration,…
View PostReaching out with compassion
How extending yourself to another living being pulls you outside yourself and opens the door…
View PostMeditation on compassion in action
A guided meditation to get in touch with the feeling of compassion and put it…
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