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 Sangye Khadro 
Venerable Thubten Chodron The bodhisattva vow in modern times
Practices to develop bodhicitta and remove obstacles to it.
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Not commenting on the four extremes
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains why the Buddha did not comment on the four extremes.
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How to relate to a spiritual mentor
Qualities of a qualified teacher and a receptive student.
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal 
Identifying objects for developing śamatha
Describing the objects to use for developing concentration.
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Chapter 8: Verses 53-75
Examining the foulness of the body to reduce attachment that keeps us distracted.
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Venerable Thubten Lamsel Review: Qualities of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha
Reviewing from the second chapter, the ten powers, Dharmakirti’s syllogisms proving the Buddha as a…
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Chapter 8: Verses 38-53
The importance of pacifying distractions plus examining the impurity of the body.
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Preparatory practices, posture & stages of śamatha
The conditions and preparations for meditation practice.
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Reviewing the qualities of the Three Jewels
Reviewing the first chapter, focusing on the 8 qualities of each of the Three Jewels.
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How the order of śamatha and insight is definite
Why both need to be cultivated and the order of development.
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