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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Relying on a spiritual friend
What it means to rely on a spiritual mentor, considering the benefit a teacher brings…
View PostSix qualities of a disciple
The qualities to develop to be a receptive student of the Dharma.
View PostThree qualities of a student
The importance of being open minded as a student and having respect for the teachings…
View PostRenunciation and compassion
The mind at death, the nourishing of karma, and how renunciation and compassion are two…
View PostThe self and the aggregates
When the conception of "I" exists there is action, from action there is also birth,…
View PostIntroduction
Introductory teaching on the life history of Nagarjuna, cyclic existence, karma, bodhicitta, and the meaning…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 114-Colophon
Talking about the two truths, how we feel we exist, and meditating on emptiness using…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 111-113
Examining how karma is not inherently existent, many causes and conditions the are involved to…
View PostRebirth and karma
Role of belief in rebirth and karma for practice and progress on the path.
View PostBenefits of ordination
The benefits of ordination include incredible accumulation of merit, freedom to dedicate life to practice,…
View PostKeeping the mind on spiritual practice
Guarding the sense doors and living in perfect morality with introspective alertness.
View PostTantra in practice
History and comparison of Buddhist and non-Buddhist forms of tantra and the uniqueness of the…
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