Sravasti Abbey
Teachings that were presented at Sravasti Abbey.
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Chapter 4: Verses 382-391
Examining the teachings on the bodhisattva practices and emptiness in the fundamental and universal vehicles.
View PostThe purpose of spiritual practice
Whether or not to engage in a ngondro practice, remembering that transforming our minds is…
View PostThe best higher attainment
How transforming our minds is the central purpose of our Dharma practice.
View PostDedicating our merit
Training the mind to dedicate the merit of virtuous actions and spiritual practice. Dedicating with…
View PostThree types of compassion
Continued commentary on Chandrakirti's homage to great compassion, explaining three ways to observe sentient beings…
View PostChapter 4: Verses 370-381
Through undergoing small inconveniences and putting in the effort to practice the bodhisattva path great…
View PostPracticing the Dharma purely
Practical advice on practicing the Dharma well and avoiding spiritual materialism.
View PostTypes of dependent origination
The three types of dependent origination and how they relate to emptiness.
View PostThe ineffability of emptiness
Exploring paradoxical statements about emptiness in their specific context in Buddhist philosophy.
View PostThe right view of emptiness
Clarifying potential pitfalls in our understanding of emptiness.
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