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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Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Mother sentient beings

Five more verses from Nagarjuna's "Tale of a Wish-Fulfilling Dream" and a teaching about the…

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Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

The kindness of others

The benefits of loving-kindness, the kindness of others, and verses from Nagarjuna’s “Tale of a…

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Thangka image of Lama Tsongkapa.
Tenets with Ven. Sangye Khadro

Vaibhāṣika tenet school: Part 1

Explanation of the philosophical assertions of the Vaibhāṣika school including the view of the two…

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Making Offerings

The Gift of Offering Service

Offering service is our chance to give something of value to the Three Jewels.

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Thangka image of Lama Tsongkapa.
Tenets with Ven. Sangye Khadro

Introduction to Buddhist tenets

An introduction to the four tenet schools and the reasons for studying Buddhist tenets.

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Meditation

Meditating on the selflessness of persons

How to cultivate special insight by meditating on the selflessness of persons.

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Meditation

Objects for hindrances to cultivating serenity

The hindrances of dullness and excitement and the antidotes we can apply when these arise.

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Contentment and Happiness

Make every day a miracle

Practical advice on how to create the causes for happiness in our daily lives.

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Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Big love

Reflections on her spiritual mentor Lama Thubten Yeshe's teachings and their impact on her life…

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Meditation

Posture 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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