Oct 21, 2009

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Collective karma

An explanation of collective karma and how we should be careful and clear about the…

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Karmic results

If a karmic action is completed certain results will follow. The quality of your rebirth…

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Far-reaching attitude of generosity

The importance of the mental attitude during the act of giving. How small acts of…

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Man sitting outside in field under clear sky at dusk.
By Incarcerated People

Release from prison: Shock or growth?

A hard-earned experience of over 20 years in prison and a clear-eyed assessment of what…

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 35-41

How much attachment we have for the body, yet only the karma we create in…

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Thangka of Four-Armed Chenrezig applique.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2009

Equanimity and loving kindness

Guidance on overcoming our habitual afflictions by being open-minded to those of different backgrounds.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Training in the five powers

How to practice the power of intention, the power of the white seed, and the…

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 27-34

How bodhisattavas, because of great compassion, work continuously to benefit sentient beings,

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Thangka of Four-Armed Chenrezig applique.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2009

Developing love and compassion

How to maintain balance when we meditate without giving room for afflictive emotions to arise…

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 20-26

How transforming mind and overcoming afflicted attitudes is the essence of Dharma practice.

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