Feb 28, 2009

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Short Verses to Cultivate Bodhicitta

Verse 36-4: Praising the buddhas and bodhisattvas

How we practice praising the buddhas and bodhisattvas by recollecting the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.

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Seven-point Mind Training

The altruistic intention

The seven-point cause and effect technique for generating bodhicitta: the last five points.

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Manjushri Winter Retreat 2008-09

Bad moods and self-criticism

The final discussion session of the retreat focuses on working with bad moods and being…

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Short Verses to Cultivate Bodhicitta

Verse 36-2: Other people’s qualities

How there is nothing from the side of another person that makes them attractive (or…

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Short Verses to Cultivate Bodhicitta

Verse 36-1: Praising others

How we practice both refuge and bodhicitta in order to learn to see the good…

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Short Verses to Cultivate Bodhicitta

Verse 35-3: Conflict styles, part 2

Examining when we avoid conflict and why, when to accommodate, and the other types of…

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Short Verses to Cultivate Bodhicitta

Verse 35-2: Conflict styles, part 1

Understanding different conflict styles and how to use them. Considering the relationship, the issue, and…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Seeing the kindness of our parents

The first two of the seven points of the cause and effect method of generating…

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Manjushri Winter Retreat 2008-09

Practicing the Dharma

In this session discussion revolves around working with illness and attachment, observing and working with…

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