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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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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Chapter 3

Chapter 3 - The Meditation of Samantabhadra

Bhikshu Dharmamitra translation.

 

Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Buddha, Wisdom
2024
3-dharmamitra

Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 25 part 6

Book 25 - Ten Dedications, p 628

Thomas Cleary translation

 

 

Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Vow, Wisdom, Enlightenment
2024
25f

Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 26 part 3

Book 26 - The Ten Stages, p 744

Thomas Cleary translation

 

Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Practice, Wisdom, Emptiness
2024
26c

Realizing the Buddha Way Together

Monkey Mind, Practice, Wisdom
Jan 2022

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
No Abode Hermitage Online

Making Our Life A Gift

Serial: RA-04561

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

 

Generosity, Awakening, Wisdom, Obstacles, Practice, Effort
May 08 2021
No Abode Hermitage Online

Awakening Through Skillful Means

Buddha, Practice, Wisdom
Jan 15 2021

Embrace Present Wisdom and Peace

Wisdom, Peace, Practice
Sep 22 2019

Zen Meditation - Sitting in the Middle of Fierce Flames

YRB-2018-Spring, Wisdom, Time, Buddha
Apr 24 2018
7 of 7
The Yoga Room

The Womb of the Tathagata #1

Flower Adornment Sutra, Koan, Book of Serenity, Wisdom, Love, Attachment
Apr 14 2018
PM
No Abode Hermitage

The Womb of the Tathagata #1

Tathagatagharba, Flower Adornment Sutra, Nirvana Sutra, Buddhism, Delusion, Wisdom...
Apr 14 2018
AM
No Abode Hermitage

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

June 19th, 2016, Serial No. 04296

Time, Consciousness, Wisdom
Jun 19 2016

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 24th, 2014, Serial No. 04146

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom
Jul 24 2014

July 17th, 2014, Serial No. 04143

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Practice
Jul 17 2014

The Sound of the Valley Stream and the Color of the Mountain

Perfect Wisdom, Non-duality, Intimacy, Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom
Jul 12 2014
AM
No Abode Hermitage

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

June 7th, 2014, Serial No. 04134

Wisdom, Perfect Wisdom, Buddha
Jun 07 2014

April 12th, 2014, Serial No. 04125

Bodhisattva, Wisdom, Consciousness
Apr 12 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
8
No Abode Hermitage

March 20th, 2014, Serial No. 04113

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Practice
Mar 20 2014

March 1st, 2014, Serial No. 04111

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom
Mar 01 2014

March 1st, 2014, Serial No. 04112

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Ceremony
Mar 01 2014

Manjushri's Dance of Dual Wisdom

Wisdom, Perfect Wisdom, Manjushri
Jan 23 2014

Essence of Mind: Daowu Teaches the Essential Gate to Truth

Serial: RA-04102

Sesshin Dharma Talk

 

Wisdom, Mindfulness
Jan 22 2014
Green Gulch Farm

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

Zen's Path to Non-Abiding Enlightenment

Practice, Posture, Wisdom
Aug 10 2013

I Have Long Heard of Dragon Pond 

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Transmission
Apr 13 2013
AM
No Abode Hermitage

I Have Long Heard of Dragon Pond 

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Lotus Sutra
Apr 13 2013
PM
No Abode Hermitage

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

Embracing Ungraspable Wisdom Together

Practice, Wisdom, Generosity
2012

2012, Serial No. 04023

Practice, Wisdom, Buddha
2012

Wisdom and Compassion in Zen Harmony

Compassion, Buddha, Wisdom
Dec 07 2011

November 2011 talk, Serial No. 03906

Pain, Love, Wisdom
Nov 2011

September 11th, 2011, Serial No. 03880

Wisdom, Compassion, Bodhisattva
Sep 11 2011
Green Gulch Farm

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