wisdom
Teachings on how to cultivate wisdom on many different levels, ranging from the wisdom that understands karma and its effects, the four truths, and how to benefit others, to the wisdom realizing the ultimate nature of reality.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Realizing things as they are
If you are looking for an elephant, you need to know what an elephant looks…
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The objects of different consciousnesses
Appearing objects, observed objects, apprehended objects, and referent objects.
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Verse 5-2: Creating the causes
The importance of cultivating the two sides of the path, method and wisdom, just as…
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Developing insight into emptiness
The steps for developing insight into emptiness, and the difference between conceptual mind and non-conceptual…
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The emptiness of inherent existence
How realizing emptiness helps to relax our mind, reduce attachment, and release anger and confusion.…
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Reflecting on the empty nature of phenomena
The benefits of listening to teachings on emptiness, and an discussion of emptiness according to…
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Wisdom that knows the ultimate nature
Engaging in the wisdom that has the compassion, the ability, and the skill to be…
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Khensur Jampa Tegchok 
Understanding emptiness: Part 3
Question-and-answer session covering different types of wisdom, how wisdom overcomes ignorance, the nihilist's view, and…
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Emptiness in different tenet systems
More discussion on the different tenet systems and merely labeled phenomena.
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Holy objects, rebirth, and compassion
A discussion on virtuous actions leading to samsara, the seven-point instructions, and compassion.
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Clarifying misunderstood teachings
More on the differences between tenet systems, labels, and clarifying misunderstood teachings.
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