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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Fear about the world
Anxiety about the state of the world can be eased by reflecting on the kindness…
View PostThe wisdom of fear
The difference between wisdom fear and panicky fear. Fear in Buddhism is an awareness of…
View PostMotivation for the Manjushri retreat
Setting the motivation for retreat, remembering the sufferings of the lower realms, and endeavoring to…
View PostManjushri sadhana overview
The benefits of doing the Manjushri practice, an explanation of the visualization in the sadhana,…
View PostUnderstanding reality
Venerable Thubten Chodron explores conventional and ultimate reality within the context of her mother’s recent…
View PostVerse 26-1: Filled with good qualities
Seeing filled containers with a generous mind and wishing good qualities for others.
View PostThe welfare of all beings
What it means to work for the wellbeing and happiness of all sentient beings. Seeing…
View PostManjushri meditation on emptiness
A guided front-generation Manjushri meditation with an extended meditation on emptiness.
View PostVerse 21-2: Seeing the buddha in others
Seeing sentient beings as buddhas, a way to control our negative mind but not taking…
View Post108 Verses: Verses 15-17
How great compassion is the most importance quality of the Buddha that makes his teachings…
View PostExplanation of the Manjushri sadhana
An explanation of the Manjushri sadhana and resources for doing the retreat from afar.
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