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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Practical guidelines for good living
What taking refuge, formally or informally, means in Buddhism and the guidelines one uses after…
View PostOur Buddha potential
The potential to become a fully enlightened Buddha resides in every one of us.
View PostThe measure of a trained mind
Honestly looking at our minds to see how it reacts to hardships and the difference…
View PostMeaningful life, remembering death
A vivid meditation on death and how important it is to make life meaningful while…
View PostFive powers in daily life
How prayer is used in Buddhist practice and how the power of familiarity can help…
View PostFar-reaching attitude of generosity
The importance of the mental attitude during the act of giving. How small acts of…
View Post108 Verses: Verses 15-19
How great compassion is an important quality of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha that makes them…
View PostPracticing with adversity
Practices that can be used to transform adverse circumstances into the path.
View PostTransforming adversity into the path
Practical ways to practice mind training, looking at problems as opportunities to practice.
View PostThe altruistic intention
Practices to cultivate a sense of equanimity; the seven-point cause-and-effect method for developing bodhicitta.
View PostVisualizing the merit field
How to visualize the merit field of holy beings as part of the preliminary practice…
View PostCommentary on the Heart Sutra
Commentary on the Heart Sutra and how it outlines the five paths that culminate in…
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