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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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 1: Abandoning belief in permanence

An introduction to the text "400 Stanzas on the Middle Way" by Aryadeva, the study…

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Thought Training

Transforming the Complaining Mind

Venerable Chodron shows us how to change our thought using a personal example.

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Working with Emotions

Re-writing the 12 steps, 1-7

How to rely on refuge in the Three Jewels, our inner wisdom and compassion, and…

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Four Establishments of Mindfulness Retreat

Mahayana establishments of mindfulness

The Mahayana manner of meditating on the four establishments of mindfulness, considering each in terms…

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Mind and Awareness

Yogic direct perceiver

Importance of study, logic, along with meditation, to see how things exist and how they…

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Stages of the Path

The far-reaching practice of wisdom

Explanation of the far-reaching practice of wisdom and how it cultivating it enables us to…

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2012

Investigating happiness

Looking at different types of happiness and asking what it really is and what it…

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2012

Dismantling preconceptions

Getting rid of preconceptions and developing the confidence of a bodhisattva.

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Harmony with the Environment

Benefitting animals with wisdom and compassion

Concerns over distortions in the practice of animal liberation and suggestions of ways to truly…

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2012

Ultimate goal of developing concentration

Exploring the long-term purpose of shamatha meditation and the positive impact to everyone.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2012

Seeking liberation

Examining what is deep in our hearts that we cannot ignore and want to live…

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