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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Introduction to Tantra

Unique features to tantra

The unique features of tantra as compared to the Paramitayana teachings.

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Introduction to Tantra

How to practice well

Important prerequisites to tantra and methods to develop bodhicitta.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Recollecting the Buddha

Covering Verses 31-35 of Chapter 5, discussing how mindfulness and introspection arise, and how to…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Guarding the mind

Covering Verses 19-30 of Chapter 5, discussing the reasons we must guard our mind and…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Four attributes of true paths

Completing Chapter 1 describing four attributes of true paths and starting Chapter 2, covering “Knowing…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Four attributes of true cessations

Teaching from Chapter 1, describing four attributes of true cessations and four attributes of true…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

The four truths

Continuing the teaching from Chapter 1, completing the section “Three Questions about the Self” and…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Joyous effort, concentration & wisdom

Covering Verses 14-18 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection,' discussing the perfections of joyous effort, concentration,…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Where do the afflictions exist?

Reflecting on what benefiting others truly means and teaching on Chapter 4 Verses 46 -…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Review of Chapter 4

Venerable Khadro reviews Chapter 4, Verses 1 through 18, discussing the importance of keeping our…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Secondary misdeeds 33-46

Venerable Sangye Khadro continues the discussion of the secondary misdeeds covering twelve faulty actions that…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Secondary misdeeds 23-32

Venerable Sangye Khadro covers secondary misdeeds 23 through 32, including those posing obstacles to the…

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