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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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 67: The wise and skilled teacher

The importance of finding our own internal wisdom, integrating the Dharma into our lives so…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 9: Quiz answers and discussion

Discussion of review questions for Chapter 9 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the Middle Way."

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness and introspective awareness

An introduction to the teachings on the four establishments of mindfulness. How wisdom, mindfulness, and…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 66: The eye of wisdom

How we begin to understand emptiness gradually, and how the two truths—ultimate and conventional—go together.

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Quiz: Aryadeva’s 400 Stanzas, Chapter 9

Quiz questions for a review of Chapter 9 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the Middle…

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Cover of Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions
Books

Our common bond

When our enthusiasm for the Dhamma is guided by love, compassion, joy, and equanimity, we…

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Cover of Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions
Books

The Buddha’s teachings

Preface to "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions," highlighting the central tenets of Buddhist beliefs and…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 57: Fishing in a dry riverbed

It is essential to accumulate merit and wisdom to progress on the spiritual path, and…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 12: Verses 291-298

Refuting the views of non-Buddhist schools. Cultivating compassion for those with wrong views.

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2014

Renouncing dukkha

Introduces the topic of renouncing the causes of suffering in cyclic existence.

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