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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Holy objects, rebirth, and compassion
A discussion on virtuous actions leading to samsara, the seven-point instructions, and compassion.
View PostClarifying misunderstood teachings
More on the differences between tenet systems, labels, and clarifying misunderstood teachings.
View PostLiberation and tenet schools
Verses 45-49 on what liberation means, the extremes of existence and non-existence, and distinctions between…
View PostIntegrating emptiness
Integrating the teachings in emptiness and identifying the object of negation, followed by some advice…
View PostUnderstanding emptiness, attaining liberation
How to attain liberation by understanding emptiness, and explaining nihilism and wrong views.
View PostWisdom and compassion
Seeing the kindness of sentient beings and understanding that our enlightenment depends on them.
View PostEnlightening the path in our hearts
Are you dealing with hard situations in life or having difficulties with others? Daily meditation…
View PostExistence of person and obscurations
Comparing the different understanding of selflessness of persons in various Buddhist philosophical schools. This fortunate…
View PostMindfully transforming our minds
An excerpt from the book "Guided Meditations on the Stages of the Path."
View PostThe precepts in modern culture
Keeping precepts in our present-day culture and relating to others in a healthy way.
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