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

The self and the aggregates

When the conception of "I" exists there is action, from action there is also birth,…

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

Introduction

Introductory teaching on the life history of Nagarjuna, cyclic existence, karma, bodhicitta, and the meaning…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 114-Colophon

Talking about the two truths, how we feel we exist, and meditating on emptiness using…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 111-113

Examining how karma is not inherently existent, many causes and conditions the are involved to…

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Neon light of the words: Belief
How Rebirth Works

Rebirth and karma

Role of belief in rebirth and karma for practice and progress on the path.

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Venerable in the Abbey garden area with participants of EML 2006.
Exploring Monastic Life 2006

Benefits of ordination

The benefits of ordination include incredible accumulation of merit, freedom to dedicate life to practice,…

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Monk sweeping monstery grounds.
Exploring Monastic Life 2006

Keeping the mind on spiritual practice

Guarding the sense doors and living in perfect morality with introspective alertness.

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Tibetan monk performing tantric ritual.
Exploring Monastic Life 2006

Tantra in practice

History and comparison of Buddhist and non-Buddhist forms of tantra and the uniqueness of the…

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

108 Verses: Verse 9

Generating compassion by seeing things as not inherently existing and changing how we act with…

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

108 Verses: Verse 7

Importance of deeply looking at our sufferings and developing the motivation to overcome them for…

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Venerable Chodron having a discussion outside with a group of youth.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2006

The meaning and purpose of renunciation

Examining our experiences through the lens of the Buddha's teachings will give rise to a…

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Altar set up for Dorje Khadro practice.
Dorje Khadro

How to do the Dorje Khadro practice

Introduction to the Dorje Khadro fire offering and a description and explanation of the practice.

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