108 Verses on Compassion (2006-11)

Teachings on One Hundred and Eight Verses Praising Great Compassion called A Precious Crystal Rosary by Bhikshu Lobsang Tayang given during the Chenrezig retreats at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center and Sravasti Abbey from 2006-2011.

Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.

Our real enemy

Seeing how our own afflictions are our real enemy and how we should be relentless to guard ourselves from afflictions.

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Where is attachment?

Seeing the source of attachment or anger in order for us to eliminate them.

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.

108 Verses: Verses 8-9

Different ways to view sentient beings in order to cultivate deeper compassion.

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Compassion seeing emptiness

Importance of daily practice and applying the teachings in our lives.

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Self-centeredness and compassion

How to examine our mind closely so we understand what to take responsibility for and counteract self cherishing attitude.

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108 Verses: Verses 7-9

Three types of compassion and examples of bucket in a well for comparing cyclic existence.

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108 Verses: Verses 10-12

How great compassion is what makes three jewels unique and objects of refuge.

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108 Verses: Verses 13-14

How fear and worry are based on self-centeredness and relying on compassion as antidotes to them.

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108 Verses: Verses 15-17

How great compassion is the most importance quality of the Buddha that makes his teachings reliable.

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108 Verses: Verses 17-21

How, based on compassion, we can make wise decisions and enhance our trust in Dharma.

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