ethical conduct

Teachings on ethical conduct, a fundamental Buddhist practice that is based on avoiding harmful actions and engaging in constructive actions.

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Stages of the Path

Q & A on the lamrim

Questions and answers about the lamrim and one's daily practice.

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Stages of the Path

Introduction to middle scope teachings

An introduction to intermediate level lamrim teachings plus a guided meditation.

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Stages of the Path

Introduction to the lamrim

A history of the lamrim with an overview of teachings included in each of the…

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Stages of the Path

Meditating on the stages of the lamrim

How the lamrim can benefit our practice and an overview of the three levels of…

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness and the three higher trainings

How to meditate with mindfulness plus an introduction to the four establishments of mindfulness.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Higher status and definite goodness

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains the emptiness of uncompounded space and discusses the five aggregates.

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Dharma in Daily Life

Q & A with the Heart of Tibetan Language class

A Q & A session exploring Dharma in daily life, advice for dealing with afflictions…

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Various kinds of selflessness

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe describes the two kinds of selflessness of the person and of other…

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Emptiness and partless particles

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains how realizing emptiness clears away fear and other distressing states.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2025

Success and meaning in life

Examining one's motivation to ordain plus benefits and realities of life as a monastic.

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