Oct 10, 2014

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 64: Our supreme friend

Mindfulness of the Dharma teachings that we have studied and contemplated is our best friend…

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Books

Origin and spread of the Buddha’s doctrine

An excerpt from "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions" exploring the similarities and differences within Buddhist…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Quiz: Aryadeva’s 400 Stanzas, Chapter 9

Quiz questions for a review of Chapter 9 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the Middle…

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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

Guided meditation on spiritual mentors

How to properly rely on a spiritual mentor, a guided analytical meditation followed by a…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 63: The currency that eradicates all poverty

How our spiritual faith can counteract disturbing states of mind and sustain us in our…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 13: Refuting truly existent sense organs and...

Objects do not exist the way they appear to the senses. Examining the reasonings that…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 62: The wish-fulfilling jewel

Meeting a qualified Mahayana spiritual mentor is crucial for us to progress along the path…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Don’t let success go to your head

Examining how real happiness is found inside, not outside in any form of wealth or…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 61: A reliable protector from suffering

The Three Jewels are the most reliable source of refuge from all forms of suffering…

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Books

Our common bond

When our enthusiasm for the Dhamma is guided by love, compassion, joy, and equanimity, we…

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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

The determination to be free

Reflecting on the six unsatisfactory conditions of cyclic existence to generate a genuine determination to…

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