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Wisdom Talks

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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Hongzhi and the Amazing Beings

Serial: TL-00783

ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk

Hongzhi, Book of Serenity, Avatamsaka Sutra, Sandokai, Practice, Buddhism, Wisdom...
Jan 29 2023
Hybrid

Wisdom in Practice Through Zazen

Serial: RB-03085

Online-Talks_Paramitas

Wisdom, Practice, Zazen
Jul 24 2022
Johanneshof

Embodied Insight Through Zen Practice

Practice, Work, Wisdom
Jan 2022

Realizing the Buddha Way Together

Monkey Mind, Practice, 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

Embrace Present Wisdom and Peace

Wisdom, Peace, Practice
Sep 22 2019

Zen Performance: Living Unified Practice

Serial: RB-02393

Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy

Koan, Wisdom, Practice
Jun 2018
Rastenberg

Zen Now: Experiencing Instant Presence

Serial: RB-02805

Seminar

Practice, Time, Wisdom
May 2018
Rastenberg

Zen Meditation - Sitting in the Middle of Fierce Flames

YRB-2018-Spring, Wisdom, Time, Buddha
Apr 25 2018
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The Yoga Room

April 14th, 2018, Serial No. 04428

Buddhism, Delusion, Wisdom
Apr 14 2018

April 14th, 2018, Serial No. 04429

Wisdom, Love, Attachment
Apr 14 2018

August 5th, 2017, Serial No. 04389

Wisdom, Instruction, Perfect Wisdom
Aug 05 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

July 8th, 2017, Serial No. 04379

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Nirvana
Jul 08 2017

Zens Dance of Mindful Presence

Serial: RB-04045

Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness

Practice, Wisdom, Consciousness
Jun 2017
Rastenberg

Bridging Breath and Timeless Awareness

Serial: RB-03723

Seminar

Breath, Wisdom, Practice
Nov 2016
Hamburg

Embodied Perception in Zen Meditation

Serial: RB-03725

Seminar

Practice, Name, Wisdom
Nov 2016
Hamburg

Since You Cannot Waste Time, Don’t

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

Dynamic Minds, Living Spaces

Serial: RB-03925

Sesshin

Consciousness, Time, Wisdom
Oct 2016
Johanneshof

Awakening Through Detailed Observation

Serial: RB-03924

Sesshin

Practice, Wisdom, Samadhi
Oct 2016
Johanneshof

Zen Awakening Through Active Attention

Serial: RB-04065

Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History

Practice, Wisdom, japanese
Oct 2016
Kassel

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

Zen Software for Human Development

Serial: RB-03131

Talks

Wisdom, Buddhism, Practice
Aug 12 2015
Crestone

Transformative Intention: Living Zen Precepts

Serial: RB-03561

Ordination

Precepts, Buddhism, Wisdom
Jun 2015
Johanneshof

Engaging Deeply with Zen Experience

Serial: RB-03713

Seminar_Attentional_Awareness

Wisdom, Consciousness, Practice
May 2015
Rastenberg

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

Embodied Awareness: The Depths of Mindfulness

Serial: RB-02213

Sesshin

Practice, Practice Period, Wisdom
Oct 2014
Johanneshof

July 24th, 2014, Serial No. 04146

Perfect Wisdom, true dharma, Wisdom
Jul 24 2014

July 17th, 2014, Serial No. 04143

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Practice
Jul 17 2014

Wisdom Beyond Thought and Friendship

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

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
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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. 04111

Name, Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom
Mar 01 2014

March 1st, 2014, Serial No. 04112

Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Ceremony
Mar 01 2014

Compassion Through Zen Wisdom

Serial: RB-02854

Seminar_The_Practice_of_Compassion

Posture, Compassion, Wisdom
Mar 2014
Johanneshof

Wisdom Embodied Through Practice

Serial: RB-03795

Practice-Week_The_Practice_of_Wisdom

Time, Practice, Wisdom
Mar 2014
Johanneshof

Wisdom in Interconnected Emptiness

Serial: RB-03797

Practice-Week_The_Practice_of_Wisdom

Wisdom, Time, Practice
Mar 2014
Johanneshof

Manjushri's Dance of Dual Wisdom

Wisdom, Perfect Wisdom, Manjushri
Jan 23 2014

Friendship as the Path to Enlightenment

Wisdom, Name, Mindfulness
Jan 22 2014

January 19th, 2014, Serial No. 04099

Perfect Wisdom, Enlightenment, Wisdom
Jan 19 2014

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