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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Mother sentient beings
Five more verses from Nagarjuna's "Tale of a Wish-Fulfilling Dream" and a teaching about the…
View PostThe kindness of others
The benefits of loving-kindness, the kindness of others, and verses from Nagarjuna’s “Tale of a…
View PostThe entrance to the Buddhist path
An introduction to refuge and its place in a general overview of Buddhist teachings.
View PostOvercoming obstacles to kindness
What obstacles get in the way of our being kind to others? How we can…
View PostVaibhāṣika tenet school: Part 1
Explanation of the philosophical assertions of the Vaibhāṣika school including the view of the two…
View PostThe Gift of Offering Service
Offering service is our chance to give something of value to the Three Jewels.
View PostIntroduction to Buddhist tenets
An introduction to the four tenet schools and the reasons for studying Buddhist tenets.
View PostMeditating on the selflessness of persons
How to cultivate special insight by meditating on the selflessness of persons.
View PostObjects for hindrances to cultivating serenity
The hindrances of dullness and excitement and the antidotes we can apply when these arise.
View PostMake every day a miracle
Practical advice on how to create the causes for happiness in our daily lives.
View PostPosture and objects for cultivating serenity
The eight-point Vairocana meditation position and what object to take as your mental object to…
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