Teachings

Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons Retreat 2004

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 43-49

Cultivate contentment instead of greed, dampen our pride, subdue our self-centeredness. No external thing can…

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The sun rises in an orange misty sky above trees and mountains.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons Retreat 2004

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 35-42

Continuing to look at actions and their results, how to keep the mind focused on…

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The sun rises in an orange misty sky above trees and mountains.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons Retreat 2004

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 24-34

A further look at various experiences in our lives and the previous actions that brought…

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The sun rises in an orange misty sky above trees and mountains.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons Retreat 2004

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Introduction and Verses 1-14

Practical teachings on how to transform difficulties into the path and the importance of strengthening…

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

Practical guidelines for good living

How and why we take refuge and an elaboration on the specific and common guidelines…

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 99-100

Verses describing the developing the conventional bodhicitta and then following the bodhisattva path to bring…

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 95-98

The importance of seeing the disadvantages of self-centeredness and the benefits of cherishing others. More…

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Mind and Mental Factors

Three beneficial mental factors

Good ethical discipline is the basis of (1) respect for ourselves and (2) consideration for…

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 92-94

Making clear aspirations and determinations about how we want to live our lives. How our…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 90-91

Watching our tendency to do the opposite of what our teachers instruct, becoming willing to…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 86-89

Verses covering the importance of focused study to support meditation, reliance on a teacher, working…

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