In this online interview, the first of a series titled "Conversations on Buddha-Nature," Lopen Dr. Karma Phuntsho and Matthieu Ricard discuss the meaning of buddha-nature, Matthieu's first encounter with buddha-nature teachings, whether buddha-nature is a seed to be cultivated or something that must be revealed, and whether it is possible to enhance the qualities of buddha-nature without meditation and practice. In addition to these topics, Matthieu also answers questions from the attendees.
Clips from the interview
Matthieu Ricard: On His First Encounter with Buddha-Nature Teachings
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13:34 min
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Is Buddha-Nature a Seed to Be Cultivated or Something that Must Be Revealed?
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4:41 min
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On the Transition from a Western Scientific and Philosophical Perspective to a Buddhist One
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9:20 min
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On Overcoming "Wicked-World" Syndrome
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6:10 min
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Is it Possible to Enhance the Qualities of Buddha-Nature without Meditation and Practice?
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5:11 min
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On His Experience Writing about the Life Stories of Enlightened Masters
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7:18 min
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On the Importance of the Preliminary Practices and Cultivating Compassion and Altruism
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8:17 min
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How Can We Reconcile the Teachings on Buddha-Nature with the Prasangika Madhyamaka System?
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5:40 min
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Reading Recommendations for Learning about Buddha-Nature
bīja - A seed, commonly used figuratively in the sense of something which has the potential to develop or grow, and likewise as the basic cause for this development or growth. Skt. बीज Tib. ས་བོན་ Ch. 無漏種
