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Buddha by Nature or Buddha by Nurture: Deliberations on the Buddha-Nature Theory in the Nyingma Tradition by Dorji Wangchuk: Conversations on Buddha-Nature

Dorji Wangchuk

Interview

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About the interview

The Nyingma tradition is an eclectic and complex Tibetan tradition with a rich history of teachings that relate to the idea of Buddha-Nature in different ways. In this video Lopen Dr. Karma Phuntsho and his compatriot Professor Dorji Wangchuk discuss interpretations of Buddha-Nature theory in the Nyingma tradition, of which they are both trained specialists.

Clips from the interview

Dorji Wangchuk: On His First Encounter with the Concept of Buddha-Nature

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2:38 min

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Dorji Wangchuk: The Textual Sources and Advocates of Buddha-Nature Theory in the Early Transmission Period

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3:56 min

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Dorji Wangchuk: Rongzompa and His Position on Buddha-Nature

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10:03 min

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Dorji Wangchuk: Longchenpa and His Position on Buddha-Nature

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3:28 min

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Dorji Wangchuk: On the Relationship between Tathāgatagarbha Theory and Pratītyasamutpāda

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7:34 min

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Dorji Wangchuk: On the Impact of Rongzompa, Longchenpa, and Mipam on the Nyingma Tradition

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8:44 min

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Dorji Wangchuk: Is "Other-Emptiness" Taught as Part of the Curriculum in Nyingma Shedras Today?

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3:54 min

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Dorji Wangchuk: How Were Rongzompa's Works Received and Integrated in the Nyingma Tradition?

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4:26 min

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Dorji Wangchuk: On How Buddha-Nature Theory May Be Shaped by Western Studies and Practice and the Implications of Tathāgatagarbha Theory

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8:15 min

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Dorji Wangchuk: How Can Ordinary Buddhists Access the Profound Teachings on Buddha-Nature?

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3:17 min

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Dorji Wangchuk: Buddha by Nature or Buddha by Nurture? On the Views of Rongzompa, Longchenpa, and Mipam

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10:19 min

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Dorji Wangchuk: Resources for the Nyingma Understanding of Buddha-Nature

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2:59 min

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References

Nyingma - The Nyingma, which is often described as the oldest tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, traces its origin to Padmasambhava, who is said to have visited Tibet in the eighth century. Tib. རྙིང་མ་

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