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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 103: The freedom of realizing emptiness

The importance of learning the teachings on emptiness to create the causes to free the…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 102: The sparkling mirror

How studying the lamrim and doing retreat helps us to cultivate concentration, which contributes to…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 101: The magical horse

On the three types of joyous effort and how practicing them helps to give us…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 100: The armor of fortitude

How to practice the fortitude of experiencing suffering, hearing harsh words and practicing the Dharma.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 99: The magical ritual

The surest way to vanquish the demons of our afflictions is not through magical rituals,…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 98: The supreme treasure

How the practice of genuine generosity reaps infinite wealth in our spiritual practice.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 97: The supreme goodness

How taming the mind is the best way for us to be of benefit to…

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Contentment and Happiness

The power of optimism

Rejoicing in the positive mental states and good hearts of Abbey friends.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 96: Do not do unto others

How we often go against the golden rule by inflicting the harm we have received…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 95: The wisest amongst learned beings

Knowing what to practice and what to abandon on the spiritual path makes us wise.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 93: Elders with wisdom

The Buddhist perspective on those to whom we can turn for guidance, and who are…

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