Patterns in Emptiness: Understanding Dependent Origination in Buddhism

How do Buddha’s teachings answer the most profound questions of our existence? What makes his thinking unique amongst other systems of thought? The answer lies in his teachings on “dependent origination,” which hold the key to unlocking his doctrines of karma, rebirth, suffering, liberation, and compassion. Patterns in Emptiness shows how understanding this core Buddhist teaching of “dependent origination” can transform how we see the world and provide an antidote to the disordered thinking that leaves us in the grip of disruptive emotions. Without understanding this essential teaching, our meditation practice is likely to lead only to greater confusion.

“In our present day and age, it is rare to find teachers like Lama Jampa Thaye, who succeed in presenting the complex teachings of the Buddha dharma in both a traditional and accessible manner…. It requires rare skill to utilise the means of the English language to convey the subject of dependent origination in an authentic manner, and at the same time engender enthusiasm in the readers by presenting it in a well-structured, approachable way. Lama Jampa Thaye excels in this regard.”

His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Head of the Karma-Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism

Published by Rabsel Publications