External Kalachakra presents the external cycles the universe goes through and includes the teachings on world systems, astronomy, astrology, the motion of the planets, the calendar and history.

To become more properly sensitive to others or to ourselves, we need to strengthen or to change the operating level of certain mental factors that are already present.

Tibetan medicine is based on the principle that overcoming disease requires balancing not only the humors and elements in the body and one’s diet and behavior, but also gaining balance on the emotional/mental level.

The lam-rim texts provide a very detailed scheme for meditating on the precious human rebirth that includes the characteristics of such a rebirth as well as the reasons why it is so difficult to obtain.

Insofar as a healthy relationship with a spiritual teacher is crucial for advancing on the Buddhist path, it is important to know its advantages and the nuances of how to rely on a teacher properly.

The prasanga method of debating proves something by pointing out what is obvious.