The Wisdom Podcast

Thupten Jinpa: Inspiration for Practice and Study (#113)

Jun 4, 2021
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INSIGHT

Top-down vs Organic Spread

  • Buddhism took root in Tibet through a top-down strategy led by rulers and elites.
  • In the West, Dharma spread more organically, requiring adaptations for mature engagement.
INSIGHT

Dialogical Knowledge Emergence

  • Tibetan monastic study emphasizes memorization before understanding.
  • Knowledge emerges dialogically through debate, contrasting Western solitary scholarship.
ADVICE

Power of Memorization

  • Use memorization to train attention and cultivate spiritual fluency.
  • Memorizing verses aids quick recall during challenges and deepens practice.
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