Manjushri Weeklong Retreat 2019

Commentary on the Manjushri sadhana and verses 1 to 47 of Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend.

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Manjushri Weeklong Retreat 2019

“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 1-28 review

Review of Verses 1-28 of Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend,” which were covered in the…

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Manjushri Weeklong Retreat 2019

“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 29-34

Venerable Thubten Chodron covers verses 29-34 of Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend.”

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Manjushri Weeklong Retreat 2019

Using wisdom to guide our lives

The sixth of the seven kinds of wisdom we request Manjushri to inspire us to…

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Manjushri Weeklong Retreat 2019

“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 35-42

Venerable Thubten Chodron covers verses 35-42 of Nagarjuna's "Letter to a Friend."

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Manjushri Weeklong Retreat 2019

The wisdom of composition

The seventh kind of wisdom we request Manjushri to inspire us to develop.

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Manjushri Weeklong Retreat 2019

The Buddha Refuge Jewel

The Three Jewels that Buddhists take refuge in on both the ultimate and conventional levels.

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Manjushri Weeklong Retreat 2019

Watching the news as Dharma practice

Answering various questions from the audience, including how to watch and interpret the news with…

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Manjushri Weeklong Retreat 2019

“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 43-47

Venerable Thubten Chodron covers verses 43-47 of Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend.”

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Manjushri Weeklong Retreat 2019

End of retreat Q&A

Various questions from the audience, including how to gain right views through hearing, thinking, and…

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