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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Venerable Thubten Chodron Chapter 9: Quiz answers and discussion
Discussion of review questions for Chapter 9 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the Middle Way."
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Mindfulness and introspective awareness
An introduction to the teachings on the four establishments of mindfulness. How wisdom, mindfulness, and…
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Verse 66: The eye of wisdom
How we begin to understand emptiness gradually, and how the two truths—ultimate and conventional—go together.
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Quiz: Aryadeva’s 400 Stanzas, Chapter 9
Quiz questions for a review of Chapter 9 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the Middle…
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Bhante Henepola Gunaratana - Oct 3, 2014
Bhante Henepola Gunaratana Our common bond
When our enthusiasm for the Dhamma is guided by love, compassion, joy, and equanimity, we…
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Chapters 12-13: Verses 299-301
Attachment to what is familiar causes people to cling to wrong views.
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The Buddha’s teachings
Preface to "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions," highlighting the central tenets of Buddhist beliefs and…
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Verse 57: Fishing in a dry riverbed
It is essential to accumulate merit and wisdom to progress on the spiritual path, and…
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Chapter 12: Verses 291-298
Refuting the views of non-Buddhist schools. Cultivating compassion for those with wrong views.
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Renouncing dukkha
Introduces the topic of renouncing the causes of suffering in cyclic existence.
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The story of Kwan Yin
Explores different manifestations of Chenrezig in East Asia and tells the story of Princess Miao…
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Chapter 12: Verses 284-290
The teachings on emptiness should only be taught to those who have been properly prepared…
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