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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Finding our way
A reflection on the Dharma, working with afflictions, self-esteem, ordination, and living within the precepts.…
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Path of no more learning
Perceiving emptiness and conventional truth simultaneously. A discussion of the final verses of the Heart…
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Path of accumulation and preparation
What is emptiness? Examining what emptiness means and what is meant when we grasp at…
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Profound perfection of wisdom
A commentary on the Heart of Wisdom Sutra, covering the sequence of insights generated on…
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The Heart of Wisdom Sutra
Recording of the Sravasti Abbey sangha chanting the Heart of Wisdom Sutra, accompanied by the…
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Joyous effort and pliancy
Overcoming laziness in order to practice Dharma. The importance of cultivating mental flexibility to strengthen…
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Non-hatred and non-bewilderment
How to be open-minded to develop patience and love. The importance of thinking about and…
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Integrity and consideration for others
The importance of self-respect and treating others with kindness.
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A Buddhist marriage blessing
Practices that couples getting married can do to make merit and share their deepest aspirations…
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Concentration and wisdom
Interplay between mental factors and correlation to lamrim for developing meditative stabilization and wisdom.
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Appreciation and mindfulness
What is mindfulness and how it plays an important role in study, meditation and ethical…
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Right effort, view, and thought
Concluding the teachings on the the eightfold noble path by looking at right effort, right…
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