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 Thubten Chodron How the afflictions arise
The antidotes to the six root afflictions, the sequence in which they arise, and the…
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The five types of afflictive views
By learning about the types of afflictive views we can look at our own mind…
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Chapter 3: Verses 292-300
Completion of the explanation of the 25 special qualities of amassing the collections of merit…
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Learning to be ethical
Being honest with ourselves is an important part of keeping good ethical conduct.
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Outline of Nagarjuna’s “Precious Garland”
An outline of Nagarjuna's "Precious Garland of Advice for a King" according to Gyaltsap Je's…
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Chapter 3: Verses 287-293
Continued explanation of the 25 qualities attained through creating the causes and conditions for the…
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Chapter 3: Verses 268-271
Thought transformation practices that create the causes for the collection of wisdom. The four ascetic…
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Chapter 3: Verses 259-267
Practicing generosity to benefit others and accumulate merit. Practicing the activities to accumulate wisdom.
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa “Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 4 q...
Discussion of emptiness and how things and persons exist, including correctly identifying the object of…
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“Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 4 q...
Discussion of quiz part four questions 3 and 4 to review Chapter 1. The different…
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Venerable Thubten Samten “Precious Garland” review: Quiz question...
Discussion of quiz part 3 questions 13-15 and part 4 questions 1-2 to review verses…
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The results of virtue and nonvirtue
Reflecting on the results of virtuous and nonvirtuous actions motivates us to create the causes…
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