Understanding the difference between the definitions of these three terms helps us to deconstruct conceptual thoughts that we have.

Explore how the traditional sources explain the proper way for spiritual mentors to teach the Dharma.

We can only gain confidence in the tantra path based on confidence in the sutra path, with conviction that liberation and enlightenment are possible and understanding of how the tantra methods work to bring about their attainment.

The intermediate scope of the lam-rim teaches that a precious human life enables liberation from samsara by training in ethical self-discipline, concentration and discriminating awareness of voidness, with special emphasis on keeping pure pratimoksha vows as the essential foundation.

Understanding the twelve links of dependent arising and the five aggregates reveals how unawareness and karma perpetuate samsara and how realizing voidness leads to liberation from suffering and rebirth.

It is important to reflect on the causes of suffering because disturbing emotions and the karma they generate bind us to the cycle of dissatisfaction, death and rebirth, whereas counteracting them through Dharma practice leads to liberation.