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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Khenpo Yeshi Lhundup Truth of cessation
Exploring the concept of cessation and its relationship to the four noble truths.
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The four establishments of mindfulness
How the four establishments of mindfulness help us to understand the four noble truths.
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The fifth ground, Hard to Conquer
The qualities and achievements of a bodhisattva on the fifth ground called Hard to Conquer.
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The perfection of diligence
The role of joyful effort in developing wisdom and overcoming laziness.
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The third ground, the Luminous
Examining the role of fortitude on the third bodhisattva ground and how it's supported by…
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The perfection of morality
How ethical conduct acts as the foundation for all spiritual perfections, leading to higher rebirths…
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Generosity supported by morality
Morality is the foundation for the long-term benefits of generosity and achieving all good qualities.
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The second ground, the Stainless
How a bodhisattva's morality is perfected on the second bodhisattva ground.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Equality of samsara and nirvana
Completing teaching from Chapter 12, explaining various meanings of "equality of samsara and nirvana" and…
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Divisions of generosity
How true generosity is perfected by the wisdom realizing emptiness and the intention to benefit…
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Do Hearers and Solitary Realizers realize emptiness?
How different teachings on emptiness are adapted to suit the varied capacities of students.
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