wisdom
Teachings on how to cultivate wisdom on many different levels, ranging from the wisdom that understands karma and its effects, the four truths, and how to benefit others, to the wisdom realizing the ultimate nature of reality.
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Emptiness and partless particles
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains how realizing emptiness clears away fear and other distressing states.
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Refuting modes of existence
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe continues through verses 57-69 which refute certain false modes of existence.
View PostExamining cause and effect
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches on the lack of inherent existence of cause and effect.
View PostMeditating on breath and overcoming hindrances
Explaining how one can meditate on the breath using Vasubandhu’s six steps for developing serenity,…
View PostAvoiding the two extremes
A teaching on how the Middle Way avoids the two extremes of nihilism and eternalism.
View PostThe emptiness of an inherent self
A teaching on the emptiness of inherent existence covering verses 28-36 of the text.
View PostRealms of upper rebirth
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches on the various upper rebirths and accompanying experiences.
View PostThe results of non-virtue
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches what it means to practice the Dharma, the ten non-virtues.
View PostWhat to practice and abandon
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe covers verse 10 of the text, in great detail.
View PostHow we perceive the world
The second teaching on "Searching for the self" focused on chapter 6 of the text.
View PostFaith and wisdom
Explanation of the causes and effects of higher rebirth and the highest good.
View PostKeeping a vast, expansive mind
How changing our perspective and "looking up" can reveal boundless possibilities.
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