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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Transforming anger
Learning to react to situations with love and compassion instead of anger.
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 34-35
The conclusion of the precepts contrary to the perfection of wisdom and the beginning of…
View PostThe Foundation of All Good Qualities
This short text by Lama Tsongkhapa outlines the lamrim teachings in a clear and succinct…
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 30-33
Continuing discussion of the eight misdeeds contrary to the perfection of wisdom.
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 26-29
A discussion of the precept regarding attachment to meditative states and the first of the…
View PostVajrasattva reflections
A reflection by a student on value of the Vajrasattva sadhana as a purification practice.
View PostThe power of reliance: Refuge
Restoring our relationship to the Three Jewels by taking refuge in Vajrasattva.
View PostMaking friends with ourselves
If we can't see good qualities in ourselves, how are we going to see them…
View PostFar-reaching meditative stabilization and wisdom
Explanation of the far-reaching practices of meditative stabilization and wisdom.
View PostReligious harmony: Diversity is beneficial
The benefits of interfaith dialogue and the shared values of different spiritual traditions.
View PostThe four immeasurable attitudes
Explanation of what the four immeasurable attitudes are and how we can use them to…
View PostSupporting monastics in the West
Long-time practitioner Kathleen Herron (also known as Zopa) shares her Dharma adventures as a lay…
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