Oct 7, 2011

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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

What we are giving up

What we are giving up when we yearn for renunciation and practice dharma.

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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

Purpose of request to Chenrezig

The distinction between aspirations and prayers versus we putting the efforts to listen to teaching,…

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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

Coming out of our shell

How we normally lead our life and the importance of listening to our heart to…

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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

Seven-limb prayer and mandala offering

How transforming our attitudes to giving and rejoicing the good qualities and conditions of others…

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

108 Verses: Verses 78-81

Importance of setting one's motivation and actions towards enlightenment.

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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

Four immeasurables and seven-limb prayer

Teachings on how the preliminary practices helps us transform our mind away from afflictions.

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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

Meditating on compassion

How it is easier to understand compassion and bodhicitta, and the importance of practicing them…

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