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 Semkye The power of reliance: Refuge
Restoring our relationship to the Three Jewels by taking refuge in Vajrasattva.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Making friends with ourselves
If we can't see good qualities in ourselves, how are we going to see them…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Far-reaching meditative stabilization and wisdom
Explanation of the far-reaching practices of meditative stabilization and wisdom.
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Religious harmony: Diversity is beneficial
The benefits of interfaith dialogue and the shared values of different spiritual traditions.
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The four immeasurable attitudes
Explanation of what the four immeasurable attitudes are and how we can use them to…
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Zopa Herron Supporting monastics in the West
Long-time practitioner Kathleen Herron (also known as Zopa) shares her Dharma adventures as a lay…
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Building community the monastic way
Monastics of different traditions discussed the importance of harmonious community life and ways in which…
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Jonathan Owen - Oct 15, 2011
Jonathan Owen Reflecting on precious human life
When we contemplate the freedoms and fortunes we have in our lives, we learn not…
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The four distortions: Who do you think you are?
We feel there is a real "me," but where is this self when we search?
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The four distortions: No ability to bring lasting ha...
Lasting happiness comes from transforming our minds, not external things and people.
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The four distortions: Subtle impermanence
A discussion about subtle impermanence and how things are changing in every moment.
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The four distortions: Seeing what is impermanent as ...
Understanding impermanence helps us to take advantage of the opportunities we have to practice the…
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