Dharma Teachings By Lama Mark Webber

The Abhidhamma contains the essential teachings of the Buddha. It is a distillation–at times elaboration, and clarification of his core teachings from the perspective of what the ultimate entities worthy of contemplative Insight meditation are. Most of the Abhidhamma presents to us the topics of meditation that leads directly to liberation in order to profoundly understand our experience. The Lama explains that Abhidhamma is an amazing taxonomy of mind and matter, and the interconnections and interdependence of these two. In this way, we gradually understand the distinction between concepts born from our imagination and what are ultimate realities. The ultimate realities are our topics of meditation, not imagination. By contemplating this vast interdependence from the roots of causality, one is lead to discover Liberation (Nibbana or Nirvana), the total abandonment of greed, hatred and delusion–that which is unborn and unconditioned. The most precious gift we could offer to all sentient beings. The retreat

The Abhidhamma contains the essential teachings of the Buddha. It is a distillation–at times elaboration, and clarification of his core teachings from the perspective of what the ultimate entities worthy of contemplative Insight meditation are. Most of the Abhidhamma presents to us the topics of meditation that leads directly to liberation in order to profoundly understand our experience. The Lama explains that Abhidhamma is an amazing taxonomy of mind and matter, and the interconnections and interdependence of these two. In this way, we gradually understand the distinction between concepts born from our imagination and what are ultimate realities. The ultimate realities are our topics of meditation, not imagination. By contemplating this vast interdependence from the roots of causality, one is lead to discover Liberation (Nibbana or Nirvana), the total abandonment of greed, hatred and delusion–that which is unborn and unconditioned. The most precious gift we could offer to all sentient beings. The retreat

The Abhidhamma contains the essential teachings of the Buddha. It is a distillation–at times elaboration, and clarification of his core teachings from the perspective of what the ultimate entities worthy of contemplative Insight meditation are. Most of the Abhidhamma presents to us the topics of meditation that leads directly to liberation in order to profoundly understand our experience. The Lama explains that Abhidhamma is an amazing taxonomy of mind and matter, and the interconnections and interdependence of these two. In this way, we gradually understand the distinction between concepts born from our imagination and what are ultimate realities. The ultimate realities are our topics of meditation, not imagination. By contemplating this vast interdependence from the roots of causality, one is lead to discover Liberation (Nibbana or Nirvana), the total abandonment of greed, hatred and delusion–that which is unborn and unconditioned. The most precious gift we could offer to all sentient beings. The retreat

The Abhidhamma contains the essential teachings of the Buddha. It is a distillation–at times elaboration, and clarification of his core teachings from the perspective of what the ultimate entities worthy of contemplative Insight meditation are. Most of the Abhidhamma presents to us the topics of meditation that leads directly to liberation in order to profoundly understand our experience. The Lama explains that Abhidhamma is an amazing taxonomy of mind and matter, and the interconnections and interdependence of these two. In this way, we gradually understand the distinction between concepts born from our imagination and what are ultimate realities. The ultimate realities are our topics of meditation, not imagination. By contemplating this vast interdependence from the roots of causality, one is lead to discover Liberation (Nibbana or Nirvana), the total abandonment of greed, hatred and delusion–that which is unborn and unconditioned. The most precious gift we could offer to all sentient beings. The retreat

The Path of Purification: recorded Dharma teachings given at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre Nanaimo, BC, Canada on November 1-3, 2019: In these talks, Lama Mark covered most of the essentials components needed on the path of Purification and Liberation. He started with instructions on how to build a strong foundation for Dharma, especially strength and capacity-merit-for study, reflection and meditation. The Lama especially emphasized the need to unfold the profound wisdom of cause and effect. He gave straightforward instructions for it's understanding and meditation; especially highlighting complete mindfulness through recollection combined with attentiveness. Also included are instructions and explanations on the non-dual realization of the open, untainted, changeless, luminous nature of the mind. In these talks the Lama also emphasized the importance of unfolding: - A strong basis of ethics and virtue in order to support our meditations and ripening of compassion and wisdom for all beings. - Disc

The Path of Purification: recorded Dharma teachings given at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre Nanaimo, BC, Canada on November 1-3, 2019: In these talks, Lama Mark covered most of the essentials components needed on the path of Purification and Liberation. He started with instructions on how to build a strong foundation for Dharma, especially strength and capacity-merit-for study, reflection and meditation. The Lama especially emphasized the need to unfold the profound wisdom of cause and effect. He gave straightforward instructions for it's understanding and meditation; especially highlighting complete mindfulness through recollection combined with attentiveness. Also included are instructions and explanations on the non-dual realization of the open, untainted, changeless, luminous nature of the mind. In these talks the Lama also emphasized the importance of unfolding: - A strong basis of ethics and virtue in order to support our meditations and ripening of compassion and wisdom for all beings. - Disc

The Path of Purification: recorded Dharma teachings given at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre Nanaimo, BC, Canada on November 1-3, 2019: In these talks, Lama Mark covered most of the essentials components needed on the path of Purification and Liberation. He started with instructions on how to build a strong foundation for Dharma, especially strength and capacity-merit-for study, reflection and meditation. The Lama especially emphasized the need to unfold the profound wisdom of cause and effect. He gave straightforward instructions for it's understanding and meditation; especially highlighting complete mindfulness through recollection combined with attentiveness. Also included are instructions and explanations on the non-dual realization of the open, untainted, changeless, luminous nature of the mind. In these talks the Lama also emphasized the importance of unfolding: - A strong basis of ethics and virtue in order to support our meditations and ripening of compassion and wisdom for all beings. - Disc

The Path of Purification: recorded Dharma teachings given at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre Nanaimo, BC, Canada on November 1-3, 2019: In these talks, Lama Mark covered most of the essentials components needed on the path of Purification and Liberation. He started with instructions on how to build a strong foundation for Dharma, especially strength and capacity-merit-for study, reflection and meditation. The Lama especially emphasized the need to unfold the profound wisdom of cause and effect. He gave straightforward instructions for it's understanding and meditation; especially highlighting complete mindfulness through recollection combined with attentiveness. Also included are instructions and explanations on the non-dual realization of the open, untainted, changeless, luminous nature of the mind. In these talks the Lama also emphasized the importance of unfolding: - A strong basis of ethics and virtue in order to support our meditations and ripening of compassion and wisdom for all beings. - Disc

The Path of Purification: recorded Dharma teachings given at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre Nanaimo, BC, Canada on November 1-3, 2019: In these talks, Lama Mark covered most of the essentials components needed on the path of Purification and Liberation. He started with instructions on how to build a strong foundation for Dharma, especially strength and capacity-merit-for study, reflection and meditation. The Lama especially emphasized the need to unfold the profound wisdom of cause and effect. He gave straightforward instructions for it's understanding and meditation; especially highlighting complete mindfulness through recollection combined with attentiveness. Also included are instructions and explanations on the non-dual realization of the open, untainted, changeless, luminous nature of the mind. In these talks the Lama also emphasized the importance of unfolding: - A strong basis of ethics and virtue in order to support our meditations and ripening of compassion and wisdom for all beings. - Disc

2019 Settling The Mind-Galiano Island-July25th-1

1) A complete Tonglen ("exchange on the breath, giving and taking on the breath") meditation session guided by Lama Mark Webber, and 2) Some explanations and clarifications on this practice. The classes were given during the 19th Crystal Mountain Society Annual Summer Retreat, Galiano Island, July 9, 2019. The meditation of "giving and taking on the breath" is part of the mind training (Lojong) transmitted by the 12th century Tibetan Lama Chekawa Yeshe Dorje. It is based on unbroken transmissions from the 10th century Indian saint Atisa Dipamkara and his Sumatran guru Dharmakirtisri (Tib. Serlingpa). This profound meditation is widely taught in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a powerful way to reduce selfish attachment, reduce suffering, spread compassion and generate the wish that all beings attain the realization of primordial wakefulness (bodhicitta). The contemplations of Tonglen; relative and absolute bodhicitta, penetrative vipasyana—with and without support-guide us to recognize that before we

1) A complete Tonglen ("exchange on the breath, giving and taking on the breath") meditation session guided by Lama Mark Webber, and 2) Some explanations and clarifications on this practice. The classes were given during the 19th Crystal Mountain Society Annual Summer Retreat, Galiano Island, July 9, 2019. The meditation of "giving and taking on the breath" is part of the mind training (Lojong) transmitted by the 12th century Tibetan Lama Chekawa Yeshe Dorje. It is based on unbroken transmissions from the 10th century Indian saint Atisa Dipamkara and his Sumatran guru Dharmakirtisri (Tib. Serlingpa). This profound meditation is widely taught in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a powerful way to reduce selfish attachment, reduce suffering, spread compassion and generate the wish that all beings attain the realization of primordial wakefulness (bodhicitta). The contemplations of Tonglen; relative and absolute bodhicitta, penetrative vipasyana—with and without support-guide us to recognize that before we

Teachings and Meditations on the Awakening Mind (bodhicitta): Lama Mark Webber gave: 1) three talks on Thogme Zangpo's (13th cent.) famous text called The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas (text:http://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/gyalse-thogme-zangpo/37-practices-all-bodhisattvas). Generating relative compassion and ultimate bodhicitta-thinking and doing like a bodhisattva are the mindfulness and vipassyana practices of the Great Vehicle of Buddhism. 2) Lama la gave instructions on the profound meditation called giving and taking on the breath (Tonglen) in addition to a number of other practices. Bodhisattvas have a profound and continuous wish and numerous activities for the complete liberation of self and others. Their activities spring forth from different degrees of realization of the unity of compassion and emptiness-bodhicitta. This heartfelt wish and activity is essential for unfolding the bodhisattva stages and complete Awakening.

Teachings and Meditations on the Awakening Mind (bodhicitta): Lama Mark Webber gave: 1) three talks on Thogme Zangpo's (13th cent.) famous text called The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas (text:http://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/gyalse-thogme-zangpo/37-practices-all-bodhisattvas). Generating relative compassion and ultimate bodhicitta-thinking and doing like a bodhisattva are the mindfulness and vipassyana practices of the Great Vehicle of Buddhism. 2) Lama la gave instructions on the profound meditation called giving and taking on the breath (Tonglen) in addition to a number of other practices. Bodhisattvas have a profound and continuous wish and numerous activities for the complete liberation of self and others. Their activities spring forth from different degrees of realization of the unity of compassion and emptiness-bodhicitta. This heartfelt wish and activity is essential for unfolding the bodhisattva stages and complete Awakening.

Teachings and Meditations on the Awakening Mind (bodhicitta): Lama Mark Webber gave: 1) three talks on Thogme Zangpo's (13th cent.) famous text called The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas (text:http://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/gyalse-thogme-zangpo/37-practices-all-bodhisattvas). Generating relative compassion and ultimate bodhicitta-thinking and doing like a bodhisattva are the mindfulness and vipassyana practices of the Great Vehicle of Buddhism. 2) Lama la gave instructions on the profound meditation called giving and taking on the breath (Tonglen) in addition to a number of other practices. Bodhisattvas have a profound and continuous wish and numerous activities for the complete liberation of self and others. Their activities spring forth from different degrees of realization of the unity of compassion and emptiness-bodhicitta. This heartfelt wish and activity is essential for unfolding the bodhisattva stages and complete Awakening.

Teachings and Meditations on the Awakening Mind (bodhicitta): Lama Mark Webber gave: 1) three talks on Thogme Zangpo's (13th cent.) famous text called The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas (text:http://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/gyalse-thogme-zangpo/37-practices-all-bodhisattvas). Generating relative compassion and ultimate bodhicitta-thinking and doing like a bodhisattva are the mindfulness and vipassyana practices of the Great Vehicle of Buddhism. 2) Lama la gave instructions on the profound meditation called giving and taking on the breath (Tonglen) in addition to a number of other practices. Bodhisattvas have a profound and continuous wish and numerous activities for the complete liberation of self and others. Their activities spring forth from different degrees of realization of the unity of compassion and emptiness-bodhicitta. This heartfelt wish and activity is essential for unfolding the bodhisattva stages and complete Awakening.

Teachings and Meditations on the Awakening Mind (bodhicitta): Lama Mark Webber gave: 1) three talks on Thogme Zangpo's (13th cent.) famous text called The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas (text:http://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/gyalse-thogme-zangpo/37-practices-all-bodhisattvas). Generating relative compassion and ultimate bodhicitta-thinking and doing like a bodhisattva are the mindfulness and vipassyana practices of the Great Vehicle of Buddhism. 2) Lama la gave instructions on the profound meditation called giving and taking on the breath (Tonglen) in addition to a number of other practices. Bodhisattvas have a profound and continuous wish and numerous activities for the complete liberation of self and others. Their activities spring forth from different degrees of realization of the unity of compassion and emptiness-bodhicitta. This heartfelt wish and activity is essential for unfolding the bodhisattva stages and complete Awakening.

Teachings and Meditations on the Awakening Mind (bodhicitta): Lama Mark Webber gave: 1) three talks on Thogme Zangpo's (13th cent.) famous text called The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas (text:http://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/gyalse-thogme-zangpo/37-practices-all-bodhisattvas). Generating relative compassion and ultimate bodhicitta-thinking and doing like a bodhisattva are the mindfulness and vipassyana practices of the Great Vehicle of Buddhism. 2) Lama la gave instructions on the profound meditation called giving and taking on the breath (Tonglen) in addition to a number of other practices. Bodhisattvas have a profound and continuous wish and numerous activities for the complete liberation of self and others. Their activities spring forth from different degrees of realization of the unity of compassion and emptiness-bodhicitta. This heartfelt wish and activity is essential for unfolding the bodhisattva stages and complete Awakening.

Teachings and Meditations on the Awakening Mind (bodhicitta): Lama Mark Webber gave: 1) three talks on Thogme Zangpo's (13th cent.) famous text called The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas (text:http://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/gyalse-thogme-zangpo/37-practices-all-bodhisattvas). Generating relative compassion and ultimate bodhicitta-thinking and doing like a bodhisattva are the mindfulness and vipassyana practices of the Great Vehicle of Buddhism. 2) Lama la gave instructions on the profound meditation called giving and taking on the breath (Tonglen) in addition to a number of other practices. Bodhisattvas have a profound and continuous wish and numerous activities for the complete liberation of self and others. Their activities spring forth from different degrees of realization of the unity of compassion and emptiness-bodhicitta. This heartfelt wish and activity is essential for unfolding the bodhisattva stages and complete Awakening.

Teachings and Meditations on the Awakening Mind (bodhicitta): Lama Mark Webber gave: 1) three talks on Thogme Zangpo's (13th cent.) famous text called The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas (text:http://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/gyalse-thogme-zangpo/37-practices-all-bodhisattvas). Generating relative compassion and ultimate bodhicitta-thinking and doing like a bodhisattva are the mindfulness and vipassyana practices of the Great Vehicle of Buddhism. 2) Lama la gave instructions on the profound meditation called giving and taking on the breath (Tonglen) in addition to a number of other practices. Bodhisattvas have a profound and continuous wish and numerous activities for the complete liberation of self and others. Their activities spring forth from different degrees of realization of the unity of compassion and emptiness-bodhicitta. This heartfelt wish and activity is essential for unfolding the bodhisattva stages and complete Awakening.