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Buddha Nature



“Buddha nature” is the English translation of several different terms within various Buddhist traditions. In contemporary Western discussions, it usually refers to the essential part of every sentient being that has the capacity to become enlightened, or develop unbiased infinite love. Some consider it to be the awakened nature that fills and is the foundation of the universe. In this perspective, we each are already a piece of this universal awakened nature, with the journey of enlightenment being a process of removing everything from our lives that inhibit our access to that nature. Discussions of Buddha nature play a large role in Buddhist discourse, and many find it a reassuring place to begin their spiritual exploration.

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Buddha Speaks: To the Buddha Nature Within

Designed to provide powerful transformational healing through the words of the Buddha, this book explores how the wisdom of the past can be understood and applied in the here and now, providing important insights into our world.

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A History of Buddha-Nature Theory: The Literature and Traditions

Buddha-Nature theory, the idea that all beings possess in some way the potential for enlightenment, is found in all Mahāyāna Buddhist traditions.

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Discovering Buddha Nature

In this short teaching, Mingyur Rinpoche discusses buddha nature, explaining how the innate purity of awareness can be obscured, but never changed.

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Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary

All sentient beings, without exception, have buddha nature—the inherent purity and perfection of the mind, untouched by changing mental states. Thus there is neither any reason for conceit nor self-contempt.

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Buddhanature: You’re Perfect as You Are

Why feel bad about yourself when you are naturally aware, loving, and wise? Mingyur Rinpoche explains how to see past the temporary stuff and discover your own buddhanature.

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Our Buddha Nature - Kadam Morten

Excerpt from the Summer Festival 2017.

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Great Disciples of the Buddha: Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacy

Twenty-four of the Buddha's most distinguished disciples are brought to life in ten chapters of rich narration. Drawn from a wide range of authentic Pali sources, the material in these stories has never before been assembled in a single volume.

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Wherever You Are, Enlightenment Is There

In our practice the most important thing is to realize that we have buddhanature. Intellectually we may know this, but it is rather difficult to accept.

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Walk Like a Buddha: Even if Your Boss Sucks, Your Ex Is Torturing You, and You’re Hungover Again

How can I be the person I want to be when I’m stuck in a job I hate? How is it possible to stay present in an era of nearly constant distractions? Can I pick someone up at a bar or club and still call myself spiritual? This nitty-gritty guide to life for the...

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Rest in Your Buddhanature

Your true nature is like the sky, says Mingyur Rinpoche, its love and wisdom unaffected by the clouds of life. You can access it with this awareness meditation.

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