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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Venerable Sangye Khadro Receiving an initiation
What does it mean to receive a tantric initiation? Types of initiation and the qualities…
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The four purities and four classes of tantra
Ordinary view and ordinary grasping are obstacles to tantric practice.
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Unique features of tantra
The unique features of tantra as compared to the Paramitayana teachings.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Recollecting the Buddha
Covering Verses 31-35 of Chapter 5, discussing how mindfulness and introspection arise, and how to…
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Guarding the mind
Covering Verses 19-30 of Chapter 5, discussing the reasons we must guard our mind and…
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Four attributes of true paths
Completing Chapter 1 describing four attributes of true paths and starting Chapter 2, covering “Knowing…
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Four attributes of true cessations
Teaching from Chapter 1, describing four attributes of true cessations and four attributes of true…
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The four truths
Continuing the teaching from Chapter 1, completing the section “Three Questions about the Self” and…
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Joyous effort, concentration & wisdom
Covering Verses 14-18 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection,' discussing the perfections of joyous effort, concentration,…
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Where do the afflictions exist?
Reflecting on what benefiting others truly means and teaching on Chapter 4 Verses 46 -…
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Review of Chapter 4
Venerable Khadro reviews Chapter 4, Verses 1 through 18, discussing the importance of keeping our…
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