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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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Syllogisms

Venerable Thubten Tarpa elaborates on the brief debate from the previous teaching, providing insight into…

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Ven. Jampa giving a gift to Ven. Chodron.
Living in Community

The benefits of living in a monastic community

Venerable Jampa reflects on the benefits to be gained by living in a community of…

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Man with hand on head, looking into mirror.
On Refuge and Bodhicitta

Cultivating equanimity

How does one deal with one's own judgmental mind? A student examines the benefits of…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

“Precious Garland” review: Quiz 7 questi...

Venerable Thubten Tarpa leads a review on Quiz 7 questions 4-7, on the qualities we…

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Four Truths for the Aryas

The intention to lie

The intention to deceive is present when we lie, but it's often so subtle that…

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Four Truths for the Aryas

Attributes of true paths: Accomplishment and irrever...

The last two attributes of true paths and encouragement to meditate on all 16 attributes.

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Man with eyes closed.
Prison Poetry

A glimpse into the ultimate

A powerful meditation on using the mind to shatter illusions.

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Wisdom

Overcoming attachment to identities

Each identity we dismantle is another weight lifted from our shoulders.

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