Teachings
Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron A solid concrete “I” does not exist
An examination of how phenomena are mere appearances, empty of inherent existence.
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Path of accumulation and preparation
What is emptiness? Examining what emptiness means and what is meant when we grasp at…
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Profound perfection of wisdom
A commentary on the Heart of Wisdom Sutra, covering the sequence of insights generated on…
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Avalokiteshvara - Apr 16, 1998
Avalokiteshvara The Heart of Wisdom Sutra
Recording of the Sravasti Abbey sangha chanting the Heart of Wisdom Sutra, accompanied by the…
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Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vows 18-21
The auxiliary vows to overcome obstacles to the far-reaching attitude of patience and joyous effort.
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Julie Rae
- Jun 18, 1997
Working for sentient beings
The many ways in which spiritual teachers work for the benefit of all sentient beings.
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Lack of faith, forgetfulness, non-introspective aler...
How to be aware of mental factors that affect our practice and how to develop…
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Concealment, lethargy, laziness
How the afflictions related to ignorance impede spiritual progress and how to overcome them.
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Complacency, agitation
Teachings on the afflictions derived from attachment and antidotes to them.
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Wrath, vengeance, spite, jealousy
Summary of disturbing attitudes that arise from anger and specific antidotes.
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