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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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Six root afflictions: Conceit and humility

Two more kinds of conceit and how they are undermined by introspective awareness and gratitude…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Tenet schools and selflessness

A continued explanation of selflessness according to the four philosophical tenet schools and their views…

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Six root afflictions: Conceit and comparing

Comparing ourselves to others leads to conceit whereas accepting ourselves is a solid foundation for…

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Six root afflictions: Recognizing doubt

Methods for recognizing doubt and the importance of using our intelligence to investigate.

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Six root afflictions: Doubt

The difference between curiosity and doubt and how both influence our practice.

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Relying on a spiritual mentor

The qualities to look for in a spiritual teacher and how to relate to a…

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Six root afflictions: Ignorance

An explanation of two primary kinds of ignorance and how both cause us problems.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Basis of designation

How both faith and wisdom are needed to make progress on the path and how…

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Buddhist Tenet Systems

The two truths and Tibetan philosophy

Tsongkhapa's presentation of the two truths changed Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the need to strive…

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