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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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2014

The story of Kwan Yin

Explores different manifestations of Chenrezig in East Asia and tells the story of Princess Miao…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 12: Verses 284-290

The teachings on emptiness should only be taught to those who have been properly prepared…

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Grapes on a vine.
On Overcoming Anger

Grape or no grape?

A television show on animal behavior brings insights into working with anger.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 50: The cantankerous old dog

Pride and self-centeredness are obstacles to our happiness and well-being.

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 12: Verses 279-283

How to examine the teachings to determine if they are valid, and how to look…

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Two men hugging.
On Cultivating Virtue

Be there for the right reasons

The motives behind your actions are important. Are you motivated by your ego? Buddhism teaches…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 8: Verses 185-200

Geshe Thabkhe concludes the teachings on making the mindstream receptive to the development of spiritual…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 6: Verses 141–150

Practical advice on how to work with anger especially that which arises from hearing abusive…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 6: Verses 135–140

Identifying ignorance grasping at true existence and cultivating its antidote by reflecting on dependent arising.

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 6: Verses 127–135

Teachings on the methods that help eliminate anger and attachment from the mindstream.

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapters 5-6: Verses 123–126

Causes for accomplishing bodhisattva deeds and how to overcome contaminated actions and disturbing emotions.

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 5: Verses 103–106

Teachings on skillful means applied by the Buddha to benefit sentient beings and the great…

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