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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Ven. Thubten Tsultrim makes offerings to her preceptor Ven. Chodron after the ordination
Exploring Monastic Life 2007

The “Ratnapala Sutta”

Buddha's disciple foremost in faith who, with pure motivation, looked with wisdom at cyclic existence…

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

Compassion seeing emptiness

Importance of daily practice and applying the teachings in our lives.

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Statute of a buddha and a candle light shining in front of the buddha.
Bodhisattva Path

Buddha’s life and Mahayana

Reflecting on Buddha's life on Vesak Day. Qualities of a bodhisattva as an inspiration in…

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Black and white image of tombstones in a cemetery.
Essence of Refined Gold

Death and Dharma practice

Continuation of at talk on contemplating death, followed by advice on Dharma practice.

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Sonam Gyatso the Third Dalai Lama
Essence of Refined Gold

Three levels of Dharma practitioners

An explanation of why those of higher capacity also do the practices in common with…

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Sonam Gyatso the Third Dalai Lama
Essence of Refined Gold

Relying on a spiritual friend

What it means to rely on a spiritual mentor, considering the benefit a teacher brings…

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Sonam Gyatso the Third Dalai Lama
Essence of Refined Gold

Three qualities of a student

The importance of being open minded as a student and having respect for the teachings…

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Khensur Jampa Tegchog smiles at the camera.
Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Renunciation and compassion

The mind at death, the nourishing of karma, and how renunciation and compassion are two…

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