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Buddhist Tenet Systems

The two truths: The Sautrantika view

An in-depth look at the Sautrantika system (one of the four tenets).

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Buddhist Tenet Systems

The two truths and dependent arising

Buddha nature in the sutras, the compatibility of dependent arising and emptiness, and the Sautrantika…

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Buddhist Tenet Systems

The two truths and different tenets

The Vaibhashika (one of the four tenet schools) view of the two truths.

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Guy Newland talking to Venerable Chodron outside the Abbey meditation hall.
Buddhist Tenet Systems

The two truths: Conventional existence

Detailed discussions of how all things exist conventionally, and why it's important to think about…

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Buddhist Tenet Systems

The two truths and Tibetan philosophy

Tsongkhapa's presentation of the two truths changed Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the need to strive…

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Buddhist Tenet Systems

The two truths and karma

The relationship of the two truths and two different ways of understanding karma.

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Buddhist Tenet Systems

Introduction to the two truths

An introduction to the concept of the two truths and its role in Buddhist teachings…

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Venerable Chodron meditating.
Buddhist Worldview

Commentary on the Heart Sutra

Commentary on the Heart Sutra and how it outlines the five paths that culminate in…

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Venerable Chodron meditating.
Buddhist Worldview

Appreciating the opportunity to practice

Sharing from discussion groups about what we take for granted, what to prioritize in our…

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Venerable Chodron meditating.
Buddhist Worldview

I, me, myself and mine

A deeper look at the third seal: all phenomena lack a self. The meaning of…

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Venerable Chodron meditating.
Buddhist Worldview

Impermanence, dukkha and selflessness

Questions and answers on the first seal followed by teachings on the second seal: all…

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