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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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

“Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 3 q...

Discussion of quiz part three questions 1-3 to review verses from Chapter 1. The two…

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Thangka image of Nagarjuna.
Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Quiz questions Part 3 for Precious Garland

Questions to review our understanding of the most recent talks on Nagarjuna’s "Precious Garland of…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 214-230

Creating the two collections—merit and wisdom—by abandoning the three poisons and practicing the three roots…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 212-214

Explanation of the syllogism for establishing the emptiness of persons and phenomena because they are…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 201-213

The collection of merit that gives rise to the 32 signs of a buddha is…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

“Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 2 q...

Discussion of quiz part 2 questions 19-21 to review verses from Chapter 1. An explanation…

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Mindful Eating

Wisdom you can taste

Practicing mindfulness while we eat helps us to live in the present moment, but our…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

“Precious Garland” review: Quiz question...

The review of Chapter 1 verses continues with a discussion of questions 19-22 from part…

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Thangka image of Nagarjuna.
Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Quiz questions for Precious Garland: Verses 25-36

Part 2 of quiz questions, covering verses 25-36, to review understanding of the talks on…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Far-reaching wisdom

How wisdom is conjoined with the other far-reaching practices to eliminate ignorance, the cause of…

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