Purpose of the Spiritual Path The long term purpose of the spiritual path is to attain full enlightenment, the short term is to get free of suffering. We have to change from negative emotions to positive emotions. Non-violence is a hall mark of Buddhism. Violence brings only more violence. Buddha taught Four Noble Truths to…
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Principles of Tibetan Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism is based on principles of dependent origination and karma, making the individual responsible for themselves. Also it’s mind over matter, and anything can be changed and improved. The tool is meditation, which includes focus and sharp analysis. With that we can develop understanding of ourselves and transform ourselves, eliminating…
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Principles of Tibetan Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism is based on principles of dependent origination and karma, making the individual responsible for themselves. Also it’s mind over matter, and anything can be changed and improved. The tool is meditation, which includes focus and sharp analysis. With that we can develop understanding of ourselves and transform ourselves, eliminating…
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Concentration Concentration means to find the object of focus, then hold focus without wandering mind and sinking mind. Grabbing object tightly leads to the mind and its object almost becoming one, which allows the mind to deeply change and you can become what you think. Audio Only
Enthusiasm Laziness is the obstacle to enthusiasm, especially indulging in addictions. Eastern laziness wants to do nothing, western laziness is busy-lazy. Audio Only
Conclusion of Four Noble Truths The objective is to recognize suffering, avoid it’s causes, obtain cessation and engage in the causes of cessation Audio Only
Review of Four Noble Truths We see the need for change by recognizing what is lacking or wrong. Then we correct. That is the essence of dharma. The ultimate goal is Buddhahood, but on the way bit what you can chew. The three higher trainings of morality, concentration and wisdom are the actual path. Audio…
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Cessation of Suffering Through Eliminating the Causes, particularly Anger Cessation is the ending of negativities, especially self grasping, the root of all negative emotions. It is a demonic concept, imputing an inherently existing self in the locus of the 5 skandhas. We must begin by gradually weakening the biggest negative emotions, like…
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Is No Greater Protection than Patience As we pursue the path to liberation and the cultivation of bodhimind, it’s important to understand the role of patience as protection against anger. Audio Only
The Perfection of Morality The path to self liberation must include morality as taught by The Buddha Audio Only
