Various Short Teachings from Geshe-la
Between texts, Geshe-la often gives many short teachings on a wide variety of topics. These teachings have all been assembled here on this page.
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path
In late September, 2011, Geshe-la began this series of teachings on the Three Principal Aspect of the Path by Lama Tsongkhapa.
The root text can be found here.
Intro, Verses 1 and 2
HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
Verses 3 through 6
HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
Verses 7 through 9
HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
Verses 10 through 14
HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
The Six Perfections
In April through June of 2011, Geshe-la gave this series of teachings on the Six Perfections.
The Perfection of Generosity
HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
The Perfection of Morality
HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
The Perfection of Patience
HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
The Perfection of Enthusiastic Effort
HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
The Perfection of Concentration
HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
The Perfection of Wisdom (about 5 min of the translator's words were lost at the beginning of part B. Sorry.)
HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
The Six Perfections - Recap
HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
Eight Verses on Transforming the Mind
By request, Geshe-la gave this series of teachings on the Eight Verses.
Verses 1-3 HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
Verses 4-8 HiA,
HiB,
LoA,
LoB.
Ganden Lhagyama
By request, Geshe-la gave this teaching on Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga. Unfortunately, only the last teaching was recorded. But, since it covered most of the text and the most important parts, it is offered here [ Hi A, Hi B, Lo A, Lo B].
Dealing with Anger
Since anger is such a problematic emotion and the cause of so much suffering, Geshe-la addressed it specifically in this teaching from Sept. 26, 2010. [Hi, Lo].
Meditation
On Oct. 10, 2010, Geshe-la gave this amazing introduction to shamantha and meditation in general. Part 1
[Hi,
Lo], Part 2
[Hi,
Lo].
After giving this teaching, Geshe-la felt there was more to be said and offered three more teachings on the topic:
The Eight Conditions for Calm Abiding (10-31-10)
Part 1
[Hi,
Lo], Part 2
[Hi,
Lo].
The Five Faults and Eight Antidotes (11-14-10)
Part 1
[Hi,
Lo], Part 2
[Hi,
Lo].
9 Stages of Calm Abiding (11-21-10)
Part 1
[Hi,
Lo], Part 2
[Hi,
Lo].
Mantra
Realizing the need for students to have a greater understanding of how to practice, on Oct. 17, 2010, Geshe-la gave an explanation of the IBC prayer booklet with this talk on mantras. He specifically addressed the Chenrizig, Manjushri, Vajrapani and Tara mantras and what should be visualized during practice. Part 1 [Hi, Lo], Part 2 [Hi, Lo].
7 Treasures of the Aryas (Noble Beings)
On 07-24-11, Geshe-la gave this teaching on the 7 Treasures of the Aryas.
Part 1 [Hi,
Lo],
[Hi,
Lo].
The Six Preparatory Practices
On 04-15-12 Geshe-la began this short teaching on the Six Preparatory Practices
Practices 1 and 2
[Hi,
Lo],
[Hi,
Lo].
Practice 3 (the recording of the first half of this teaching was lost)
[Hi,
Lo].
Practices 4 and 5
[Hi,
Lo],
[Hi,
Lo].