Literally meaning knowing what has been done, or in Tibetan usage remembering kindness, it refers to mindful recognition of benefits received from others. While not typically foregrounded as a category in early Buddhist doctrinal lists, gratitude…

Literally meaning heavy or weighty, guru refers to a respected teacher whose authority derives from learning, practice, and lineage. While teachers are important across Buddhist traditions, the role of the guru is especially central in Vajrayana…