Sravasti Abbey

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Middle Way Philosophy

How do we exist?

The ultimate view of reality and the views of Western physicians on the relationship between…

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Middle Way Philosophy

Conventional and ultimate bodhicitta

The two methods to generate bodhicitta and the importance of practicing both method and wisdom.

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Middle Way Philosophy

Freeing ourselves and others

How the determination to be free from cyclic existence leads to the generation of bodhicitta.

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Middle Way Philosophy

Afflictions, mind, and the brain

Working with the afflictions and the relationship between the mind and the brain.

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Middle Way Philosophy

The determination to be free

The importance of generating the determination to be free from cyclic existence and the steps…

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Middle Way Philosophy

Our situation in cyclic existence

Recognizing our situation in samsara as the foundation for studying Middle Way philosophy.

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Gomchen Lamrim

The three types of fortitude

Teaching on the three types of ways we can practice the perfection of fortitude

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Review of four possibilities

Reviewing the debate on the four possibilities and the four possibilities without anything that is…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Compassion and interdependence

When we see that we are inextricably interconnected we will see that caring for others…

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Gomchen Lamrim

The perfection of fortitude

Finishing the discussion on modern non-virtues by exploring destructive mental actions and starting on the…

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Four possibilities

Continuing Chapter Four by engaging the audience in identifying the 'four possibilities' when comparing different…

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2017

Balance in body, speech, and mind

A review of the five hindrances and sharing of Master Zhiyi's advice on cultivating balance…

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