emptiness

Teachings on the core of Buddhist philosophy: that persons and phenomena are ultimately empty of inherent existence because they are dependent arisings. This is the most powerful antidote that eliminates the ignorance and afflictions that give rise to suffering.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Final and provisional refuges

Describing the difference between the Three Jewels and the objects of refuge, both final and…

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Rice Seedling Sutra with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

The forward and reverse order of depending arising

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains the forward and reverse order of the twelve links of dependent…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Eight excellent qualities of sangha jewel

Explaining the eight qualities of sangha jewel found in Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum, teaching from Chapter…

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Rice Seedling Sutra with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Whoever sees dependent arising sees the dharma and t...

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains the meaning of the quote “Whoever sees dependent arising sees the…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Eight excellent qualities of the dharma jewel

Explaining the eight excellent qualities of the dharma jewel found in Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum, teaching…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The eight excellent qualities of the dharma jewel

Explaining the context for understanding the eight qualities of the dharma jewel, teaching from Chapter…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Eight excellent qualities of the buddha jewel

Explaining the eight excellent qualities of the Buddha Jewel found in Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum, teaching…

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Rice Seedling Sutra with Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Trainings of the three types of persons

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe teaches the essential teachings for the beginning and the middle level of…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Three jewels according to the perfection vehicle

Describing the qualities of the three jewels based on the perfection vehicle, teaching from Chapter…

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