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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A gril sitting at the summit of the tallest dune at sunset
On Cultivating Virtue

Reflecting on precious human life

When we contemplate the freedoms and fortunes we have in our lives, we learn not…

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Four Truths for the Aryas

The four distortions: Subtle impermanence

A discussion about subtle impermanence and how things are changing in every moment.

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Four Truths for the Aryas

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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Sonam Gyatso the Third Dalai Lama
Grounds and Paths

Quiz 1: Hearer’s grounds and paths

The questions for a quiz on the Fundamental Vehicle portion of the teachings.

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2011

Mindfulness and introspective awareness

A teaching on the three higher trainings from subtle to gross levels. Explaining the two…

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The face of a Buddha
Buddhist Worldview

The four seals of Buddhism

The four seals—the four basic principles shared by all Buddhists—determine whether a given doctrine is…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2011

The Buddha’s homeless life

A continuing examination of the Buddha's life, his period of austere practices, and a discussion…

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Integration of sutra and tantra in Tibetan Buddhism

How Buddhist teachings help to increase constructive states and decrease destructive states of mind.

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Dharma in Daily Life

Conceptual Minds and Mind Training

Two strategies for working with the mind that conceptualizes based on raw sensory data.

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Rice in different colors on a table.
By Prison Volunteers

Practicing the six perfections

Members of a Buddhist group in Spokane, Washington, practice the six far-reaching attitudes.

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