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Venerable Thubten Jigme Power of remedial action: The antidote
The third of the four opponent powers, the power of remedial action, is the actual…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Power of regret: Identifying the causes
Beginning to see that all negative actions, the afflictions, and their results arise from causes…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Vows 6-8
The precepts concerning denying that the Buddha's teachings are truly so, causing monastics to disrobe,…
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The power of regret: Our motivations
Examining our motivations through mindfulness and introspective awareness helps generate regret.
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Vows 4-5
The vows regarding abandoning the Mahayana and stealing from the Three Jewels.
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Power of regret: Understanding karma
Generating regret depends on our understanding of karma and its effects.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The power of reliance: Bodhicitta
The importance of the altruistic attitude to attain awakening for the benefit of all beings.
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Introduction and vow...
Explanation of the first three vows according to a commentary by Dagpo Rinpoche which uses…
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The power of reliance: Refuge
Restoring our relationship to the Three Jewels by taking refuge in Vajrasattva.
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa The four opponent powers: Part 2
Finishing a short overview of the four opponent powers for purifying harmful actions, we look…
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The four opponent powers: Part 1
An overview of the four opponent powers, the benefits of doing purification practice, and a…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Bodhicitta
Generating bodhicitta lights a fire in our practice, giving us the energy to accomplish the…
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