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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Image of Manjushri
Manjushri

Homage to Manjushri

A prayer to Manjushri recited before teachings at Sravasti Abbey.

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Woman deep in thought.
Fear, Anxiety, and Other Emotions

Ruminating

How to use our precious human life to develop love, compassion, and wisdom.

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Face of a serene buddha.
On Overcoming Anger

Dealing with anger

An incarcerated person realizes how much he has changed since he began to study the…

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A buck standing still, looking toward the camera.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

The deer

An incarcerated person reflects on the harm done when an animal is killed, both to…

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Hand-painted sign that says '$5.00 for whining'.
On Self-Worth

No more whining

Complaining doesn't change an unpleasant situation: it only causes more suffering and negative thoughts. A…

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Man with eyes closed.
On Mindfulness

Let the mind see the mind

A person in prison shares on how his daily practice is transforming his view of…

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Grounds and Paths

Benefits of studying the grounds and paths

The motivations of different levels of spiritual practitioners, and why it is beneficial to study…

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Grounds and Paths

The three levels of spiritual practitioner

A look at the three levels of spiritual practitioners and how to cultivate their main…

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Shantideva on the Establishments of Mindfulness

Cherishing others

A continuation of the review and the importance of thinking about the disadvantages of self-centered…

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Shantideva on the Establishments of Mindfulness

The root of cyclic existence

A continuation of the review, and how important it is to eradicate the self-centered mind.

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