Buddhist Philosophy

Buddhist Philosophy

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Buddhist philosophy encompasses a wide ranges of teachings from Indian and Tibetan Buddhist thought on Madhyaka and Yogacara to collections of teachings and discourse from the Buddha. Whatever the origin of the various Buddhist philosophical teachings, the main point is put philosophy into practice with the goal of achieving liberation.

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The Bodhisattva Path of Wisdom and Compassion

Once the essential foundation of the hinayana teachings has been laid, the next step begins with opening the focus of practice to include the world beyond oneself. This personal paradigm shift is the gate to the mahayana teachings, beginning with shunyata, the essential emptiness of all phenomena, and with the compassion that naturally arises from that understanding.

Taught By: Judith L. Lief

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Living the Dharma

Tibetan Buddhist master Anyen Rinpoche and his teaching partner Allison Choying Zangmo share what it takes to achieve realization on the spiritual path with a practical and approachable means for bringing our practice alive and actualizing the wisdom of the Buddha in our hearts.

Taught By: Anyen Rinpoche & Allison Choying Zangmo

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Middle Beyond Extremes, the Madhyāntavibhāga

A Series of Articles on The Five Maitreya Texts Essential Texts in of the Mahayana in the Tibetan Tradition Overview of the Five Maitreya Texts 1. The Ornament of Clear Realization, the A...

The Five Maitreya Texts – A Guide for Readers

A Series of Articles on The Five Maitreya Texts Essential Texts in of the Mahayana in the Tibetan Tradition Overview of the Five Maitreya Texts 1. The Ornament of Clear Realization, the A...

The Ornament of Clear Realization, the Abhisamayālaṃkāra

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The Ornament of the Mahayana Sutras: The Mahāyānasūtrālaṃkāra

A Series of Articles on The Five Maitreya Texts Essential Texts in of the Mahayana in the Tibetan Tradition Overview of the Five Maitreya Texts 1. The Ornament of Clear Realization, the A...

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Videos

Beginning Buddhism / Sravasti Abbey Monastics / Spokane Buddhist Temple

October 28, 2026 / 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM | Spokane Buddhist Temple, Lower Level / 927 S. Perry St. / Spokane, WA

Open Question Conversation: Living Dharma with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel and Thubten Chodron

November 7 | 10am- noon MT USA | Online

Building a Strong Foundation for Buddhist Practice | Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo

November 8, 2026 | In person 9:00 AM ET, Online livestream 10:00 AM ET | Online Streaming + Sarasota, FL in person (Private residence, address provided after registration)