Sravasti Abbey

Teachings that were presented at Sravasti Abbey.

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 382-391

Examining the teachings on the bodhisattva practices and emptiness in the fundamental and universal vehicles.

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

The purpose of spiritual practice

Whether or not to engage in a ngondro practice, remembering that transforming our minds is…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

The best higher attainment

How transforming our minds is the central purpose of our Dharma practice.

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Dedicating our merit

Training the mind to dedicate the merit of virtuous actions and spiritual practice. Dedicating with…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Three types of compassion

Continued commentary on Chandrakirti's homage to great compassion, explaining three ways to observe sentient beings…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 370-381

Through undergoing small inconveniences and putting in the effort to practice the bodhisattva path great…

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Middle Way Philosophy

Practicing the Dharma purely

Practical advice on practicing the Dharma well and avoiding spiritual materialism.

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Middle Way Philosophy

The ineffability of emptiness

Exploring paradoxical statements about emptiness in their specific context in Buddhist philosophy.

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