The first one is talking about how reality is not what we think it is.Yes, he says this
This is what is called apparent reality. It is not the way things really are; it is only the way they appear to us. It is like the delusion that takes objects in dreams to be real when we don’t realize we are dreaming.Buddhas and bodhisattvas who have overcome ignorance and delusion see ultimate reality.
But, what are his examples of this reality that you are missing? They are: not taking into account the curvature of the earth when you conceive of “up”. Having a different experience of a person, so you think they are nice and someone else thinks they are mean. He draws you in with that, because you know it’s true. It’s what I said about trying to get to know your actual world. But then he tries to extend it into something not real, using some made up words.
He doesn’t really explain emptiness and he spends a lot of time telling you that your emotions are “confused” or otherwise wrong. He has no right to do that and he’s doing the opposite of this teaching when doing it. He says we don’t really know what’s real then he claims to know what’s going in inside your head. When he says this:
“There are three ways to cultivate prajna: listening to the teachings, contemplating their meaning, and meditating. These three form a natural sequence.”
In other words, read the scripture, pray, and if you don’t get it, start over. That’s what all guru hacks say because they don’t get it. He says things like, “The genuine ultimate reality is beyond the intellect. It is inconceivable and inexpressible.” Well then, it’s beyond this guy’s intellect and he can’t explain it. So not much point in believing he has anything else to say.