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Wisdom, also known as sapience, is the ability to apply knowledge, experience, and good judgment to navigate life’s complexities. It is often associated with insight, discernment, and ethics in decision-making. Throughout history, wisdom has been regarded as a key virtue in philosophy, religion, and psychology, representing the ability to understand and respond to reality in a balanced and thoughtful manner. Unlike intelligence, which primarily concerns problem-solving and reasoning, wisdom involves a deeper comprehension of human nature, moral principles, and the long-term consequences of actions.

Philosophically, wisdom has been explored by thinkers from Ancient Greece to modern times. Socrates famously equated wisdom with recognizing one’s own ignorance, while Aristotle saw it as practical reasoning (phronesis) and deep contemplation (sophia). Eastern traditions, such as Confucianism and Buddhism, emphasize wisdom as a form of enlightened understanding that leads to ethical living and inner peace. Across cultures, wisdom is often linked to virtues like humility, patience, and compassion, suggesting that it is not just about knowing what is right but also acting upon it.

Psychologists study wisdom as a cognitive and emotional trait, often linking it to maturity, emotional regulation, and the ability to consider multiple perspectives. Research suggests that wisdom is associated with qualities such as open-mindedness, empathy, and the ability to manage uncertainty. Some psychological models, such as the Berlin Wisdom Paradigm and Robert Sternberg's Balance Theory, attempt to define and measure wisdom through various cognitive and social factors. Neuroscience studies also explore how brain structures related to emotional processing and long-term thinking contribute to wise decision-making.

Wisdom continues to be a subject of interest in modern society, influencing fields as diverse as leadership, education, and personal development. While technology provides greater access to information, it does not necessarily lead to wisdom, which requires careful reflection and ethical consideration. As artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making play a growing role in shaping human life, discussions on wisdom remain relevant, emphasizing the importance of judgment, ethical responsibility, and long-term planning.

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Embodied Insight Through Zen Practice

Practice, Work, Wisdom
Jan 2022

Making Our Life A Gift

A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community

Generosity, Awakening, Wisdom, Enthusiasm, Lotus Sutra, Precepts
May 08 2021
Zoom

September 22nd, 2019, Serial No. 04494

Wisdom, Peace, Practice
Sep 22 2019

April 14th, 2018, Serial No. 04429

Wisdom, Love, Attachment
Apr 14 2018

April 14th, 2018, Serial No. 04428

Buddhism, Delusion, Wisdom
Apr 14 2018

August 5th, 2017, Serial No. 04389

Wisdom, Instruction, Perfect Wisdom
Aug 05 2017

July 8th, 2017, Serial No. 04379

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Nirvana
Jul 08 2017

Prajna Paramita, the Lovely, the Holy

Ungraspable nature of all phenomena; perfect wisdom understands dependent co-arising; non-abiding in any state.

Perfect Wisdom, Transmission, Compassion, Dependent Origination, Perfect Wisdom,...
Jul 08 2017
PM
No Abode Hermitage

Since You Cannot Waste Time, Don’t

Wisdom, Karmic Consequences, Consciousness, Rumi, Karmic Consequences, cognitive...
Oct 08 2016
AM
No Abode Hermitage

Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Part 10

Generosity, Wisdom, Compassion, Compassion, Consciousness, Samadhi
Dec 12 2015
PM
No Abode Hermitage

Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Part 9

Compassion, Ceremony, Consciousness, Karma, Compassion, Wisdom
Nov 14 2015
PM
No Abode Hermitage

January 22nd, 2015, Serial No. 04202

Emptiness, Practice, Wisdom
Jan 22 2015

December 9th, 2014, Serial No. 04185

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Pain
Dec 09 2014

October 27th, 2014, Serial No. 04165

Bodhidharma, Breath, Wisdom
Oct 27 2014

Zen Meditation as the Bodhisattva Precepts

Compassion, Wisdom, Precepts, Precepts, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen, Bodhisattva Precepts,...
Oct 11 2014
PM
No Abode Hermitage

July 12th, 2014, Serial No. 04141

Perfect Wisdom, true dharma, Wisdom
Jul 12 2014

July 10th, 2014, Serial No. 04140

Perfect Wisdom, Doubt, Wisdom
Jul 10 2014

July 3rd, 2014, Serial No. 04139

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Precepts
Jul 03 2014

April 10th, 2014, Serial No. 04124

Perfect Wisdom, Silence, Wisdom
Apr 10 2014

Exploring Consciousness and Realizing Wisdom

Exploring consciousness with the aid of Buddha's teachings is a path to discovering and realizing deep, liberating Wisdom. Consciousness may be experienced as confining and confusing; at the same...

Perfect Wisdom, Consciousness, Wisdom, Book of Serenity, Demons, Enemies, Karmic...
Mar 23 2014
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No Abode Hermitage

March 20th, 2014, Serial No. 04113

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Practice
Mar 20 2014

March 1st, 2014, Serial No. 04112

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Ceremony
Mar 01 2014

March 1st, 2014, Serial No. 04111

Name, Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom
Mar 01 2014

January 23rd, 2014, Serial No. 04103

Wisdom, Perfect Wisdom, Manjushri
Jan 23 2014

January 22nd, 2014, Serial No. 04102

Wisdom, Name, Mindfulness
Jan 22 2014

January 19th, 2014, Serial No. 04099

Perfect Wisdom, Enlightenment, Wisdom
Jan 19 2014

January 16th, 2014, Serial No. 04098

Buddha, Practice, Wisdom
Jan 16 2014

April 13th, 2013, Serial No. 04052

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Lotus Sutra
Apr 13 2013

April 13th, 2013, Serial No. 04051

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Transmission
Apr 13 2013

March 10th, 2013, Serial No. 04050

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Pain
Mar 10 2013

April 26th, 2012, Serial No. 03964

Wisdom, Practice, Time
Apr 26 2012

March 11th, 2012, Serial No. 03947

Suffering, Wisdom, Concentration
Mar 11 2012

2012, Serial No. 04023

Practice, Wisdom, Buddha
2012

December 7th, 2011, Serial No. 03911

Compassion, Buddha, Wisdom
Dec 07 2011

November 2011 talk, Serial No. 03906

Pain, Love, Wisdom
Nov 2011

May 2011 talk, Serial No. 03848

Generosity, Work, Wisdom
May 2011

April 14th, 2011, Serial No. 03839

Koan, Time, Wisdom
Apr 14 2011

January 20th, 2011, Serial No. 03822

Karmic Consciousness, Wisdom, Compassion
Jan 20 2011

July 2010 talk, Serial No. 03759

Wisdom, Practice, Buddha
Jul 2010

April 11th, 2010, Serial No. 03745

Compassion, Practice, Wisdom
Apr 11 2010

March 18th, 2010, Serial No. 03732

Practice, Wisdom, Time
Mar 18 2010

March 11th, 2010, Serial No. 03729

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Practice
Mar 11 2010

March 21st, 2009, Serial No. 03644

Bodhisattva, Wisdom, Practice
Mar 21 2009

June 16th, 2006, Serial No. 03313

Compassion, Love, Wisdom
Jun 16 2006

January 15th, 2006, Serial No. 03277

Compassion, Suzuki Roshi, Wisdom
Jan 15 2006

November 20th, 2004, Serial No. 03217

Breath, Practice, Wisdom
Nov 20 2004

February 2004 talk, Serial No. 03177

Commitment, Evil, Wisdom
Feb 2004

January 19th, 2004, Serial No. 03168

Meditation, Wisdom, Time
Jan 19 2004

November 15th, 2003, Serial No. 03142

Emptiness, Wisdom, Practice
Nov 15 2003

June 2003 talk, Serial No. 03115

Practice, Compassion, Wisdom
Jun 2003

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