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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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Formally taking refuge

Explaining the section on formally taking refuge, and covering how to deepen our refuge by…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Distinguishing features of the Three Jewels

Describing the distinguishing features of the Three Jewels, causal and resultant refuge, from Chapter 2…

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By Incarcerated People

Trauma and recovery

Have you heard of the A.C.E.(Adverse Childhood Experience) questionnaire, which has ten specific questions dealing…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Recollection of the Buddha

Completing the recollection of the Buddha and beginning the recollection of Dharma, teaching from Chapter…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The Buddha as a reliable guide

Explaining the four syllogisms of the forward order that prove how the Buddha is a…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Qualities of Buddha’s body, speech and mind

Explaining the qualities of Buddha's body, speech and mind, and beginning the section on Buddha…

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Stages of the Path to Awakening Podcast

Last six of the unshared qualities

Covering the last six of the eighteen unshared qualities of a Buddha, teaching from Chapter…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Ten powers

Continuing explaining the ten powers of the Buddha, covering 4-9, teaching from Chapter 2.

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Teachings

Refuting a permanent self

A refutation of partless atoms, permanent objects, and other wrong views.

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Teachings

Attachment Controls Us

An introduction to and overview of "A Commentary on the Awakening Mind."

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