White Tara Winter Retreat (2010-11)

Short talks on the White Tara practice given during the 2010-11 White Tara Winter Retreat at Sravasti Abbey.

Benefits of reciting verses

The benefits of reciting mantra and prayers, and how the recitations should be done.

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Immeasurable compassion

We have the option of holding on to our anger. Compassion and forgiveness are about letting go of our anger and grudges.

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Immeasurable joy and equanimity

The importance of cultivating equal care and concern for everybody and rejoicing in the good qualities and circumstances of others.

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Untimely death

How practicing the White Tara sadhana can purify negativities that can cause untimely death.

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Purification and merit

How we use our life to create the causes for our future experience and the importance of purification and creating virtue.

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Compassion from Tara

How to imagine White Tara's appearance and think about her qualities during the sadhana practice.

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Inspiration and long life from Tara

An explanation of the visualization of the light rays and auspicious signs and substances in the White Tara sadhana practice.

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Light and nectar flowing from Tara

How to visualize and think about the light and nectar that flow from Tara into you as you do the White Tara sadhana practice.

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White Tara purifying negativities

How to imagine the light and nectar from White Tara purifying negativities and leaving the body clear and mind blissful.

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The meaning of the Tara mantras

How to visualize while reciting the mantra, and an explanation of the meaning of the different Tara mantras.

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How to recite mantra

How to recite the mantra when doing the practice alone, in a group, or in retreat; and how to use the mala to count mantras.

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