Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2013

Commentary on the Chenrezig sadhana and "Parting from the Four Clingings."

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Teachings on the Chenrezig practice given at the Chenrezig Retreat at Sravasti Abbey in 2013.

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Parting from the Four Clingings (2013-14)

Teachings on "Parting from the Four Clingings" by Drakpa Gyaltsen given during the 2013-2014 Chenrezig Retreats at Sravasti Abbey.

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2013

Base of pure ethics

Ethics, the basis of Dharma practice, can become tainted by the eight worldly concerns.

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2013

Dependent arising in the sadhana

The seven-limb prayer and emptiness meditation in the context of the Chenrezig sadhana.

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2013

Hearing, thinking, meditating

Hearing, thinking about, and meditating on the Dharma to overcome the four clingings.

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2013

Branches of increasing merit

We can make our merit flourish by rejoicing in others' merit and perfectly dedicating it…

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2013

Offering the universe

Offering the mandala (everything wonderful in the universe) to Chenrezig and requesting inspiration and blessings.

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2013

Untainted meditation

Meditation is needed to overcome afflictions, but it can easily become tainted by mundane concerns.

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2013

Giving up clinging to this life

Thinking about the reality of impermanence and death helps us let go of our strong…

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