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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Sunrise at Borobudur, the back view of the Buddha and stupas.
Essence of Refined Gold

Reflecting on the empty nature of phenomena

The benefits of listening to teachings on emptiness, and an discussion of emptiness according to…

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Sunrise at Borobudur, the back view of the Buddha and stupas.
Essence of Refined Gold

Wisdom that knows the ultimate nature

Engaging in the wisdom that has the compassion, the ability, and the skill to be…

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Group photo of sangha with Khensur Jampa Tegchog.
Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Understanding emptiness: Part 3

Question-and-answer session covering different types of wisdom, how wisdom overcomes ignorance, the nihilist's view, and…

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Group photo of sangha with Khensur Jampa Tegchog.
Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Holy objects, rebirth, and compassion

A discussion on virtuous actions leading to samsara, the seven-point instructions, and compassion.

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Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Clarifying misunderstood teachings

More on the differences between tenet systems, labels, and clarifying misunderstood teachings.

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Group photo of sangha with Khensur Jampa Tegchog.
Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Liberation and tenet schools

Verses 45-49 on what liberation means, the extremes of existence and non-existence, and distinctions between…

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Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Integrating emptiness

Integrating the teachings in emptiness and identifying the object of negation, followed by some advice…

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Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Understanding emptiness, attaining liberation

How to attain liberation by understanding emptiness, and explaining nihilism and wrong views.

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