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

Four kinds of self-confidence, ten powers

Explaining the four kinds of self-confidence and the first three of the ten powers, teaching…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Three Jewels of the Vajra vehicle

Finishing the section of Final and Provisional Refuges, and explaining the Three Jewels According to…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Final and provisional refuges

Describing the difference between the Three Jewels and the objects of refuge, both final and…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Eight excellent qualities of sangha jewel

Explaining the eight qualities of sangha jewel found in Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum, teaching from Chapter…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Eight excellent qualities of the dharma jewel

Explaining the eight excellent qualities of the dharma jewel found in Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum, teaching…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The eight excellent qualities of the dharma jewel

Explaining the context for understanding the eight qualities of the dharma jewel, teaching from Chapter…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Eight excellent qualities of the buddha jewel

Explaining the eight excellent qualities of the Buddha Jewel found in Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum, teaching…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Three jewels according to the perfection vehicle

Describing the qualities of the three jewels based on the perfection vehicle, teaching from Chapter…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Three jewels according to the fundamental vehicle

Describing the qualities of the three jewels, giving commentary on the Jewel Sutra and explaining…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The existence of the Three Jewels

Explaining the reasons for taking refuge, mind's potential and existence of the three jewels, teaching…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Entrance to the Buddhist path

Commencing teaching from Volume 4, "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", providing an overview of the…

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