Hope In the Dharma? with Guy Newland
We will explore the idea of the Dharma as refuge, the teaching that "wishlessness" is a door to liberation, and consider how emptiness shows that hope is ultimately based in reality itself.
Working with our Emotions: “The Eight Verses of Mind Transformation” with Ven. Lozang Yönten
These profound teachings, suitable for beginners and experienced students, will help us let go of mental habits that cause suffering and enhance our ability to relate to the world in more constructive ways.
The Third Turning of the Wheel of Dharma: Yogācāra for Mādhyamikas with Jay Garfield
Explore the idea that Yogācāra is not inconsistent with Madhyamaka, but instead offers a deep analysis of the subjective aspect of emptiness and of the nature of our experience.
Mipham: One of Tibet’s Very Greatest Scholar-Yogis with Guy Newland
Ju Mipham Gyatso, was one of Tibet's greatest scholar-yogis. Guy Newland will explore Mipham's Buddhist system, his critique of Tsongkhapa, and talk about how his philosophy looks to Tsongkhapa's followers.
Protected: Additional Materials for The Third Turning of the Wheel of Dharma: Yogācāra for Mādhyamikas with Jay Garfield
Explore the idea that Yogācāra is not inconsistent with Madhyamaka, but instead offers a deep analysis of the subjective aspect of emptiness and of the nature of our experience.
How Compassion Balances the Nihilism in the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras with Gareth Sparham
Dr Sparham will discuss what the Perfection of Wisdom scriptures teach is not ultimately true. Balancing this nihilistic teaching is an explanation of a special compassion that is the origin of sacred scripture.
Nagarjuna’s Hymn to (The Buddha) – The World Transcendent with Geshe Tenzin Namdak
Geshe Namdak, resident teacher at Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London, teaches on this rich yet concise text "Hymn to [the Buddha] the World Transcendent". Few commentaries can be found on this work of Nagarjuna's.
An Extensive Commentary on the Middle Way: Based on Chandrakirti’s Entering the Middle Way and Lama Tsong Khapa’s Illuminating the Intent with Ven. George Churinoff
This course is a detailed discourse on Nagarjuna's teachings of the Middle Way by means of Chandrakirti's Auto-Commentary to Entering the Middle Way and Lama Tsong Khapa's Illuminating the Intent of the Middle Way.
The Wisdom of Emptiness and its Long Term Healing Effects with Geshe Dorji Damdul
The Wisdom of Emptiness and its Long Term Healing Effects: Cultivating Through Study & Practice - Summary of Arya Nagarjuna’s Ultimate Textual Legacy Mūlamadhyamakakārikā.
Dialectical Method of Nagarjuna: Vigrahavyavartani with Georges Dreyfus
Shantideva Center invites you to dig deep into the nature of reality with Professor George Dreyfus as he teaches from Nagarjuna's illuminating work Vigrahavyāvartanī, preceded by a selection of chapters from Mūlamadhyamakakārikā (1, 13, 24).
