Jan 13, 2012

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

The power of reliance: Bodhicitta

The importance of the altruistic attitude to attain awakening for the benefit of all beings.

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Introduction and vow...

Explanation of the first three vows according to a commentary by Dagpo Rinpoche which uses…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

The power of reliance: Refuge

Restoring our relationship to the Three Jewels by taking refuge in Vajrasattva.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

The four opponent powers: Part 2

Finishing a short overview of the four opponent powers for purifying harmful actions, we look…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

The four opponent powers: Part 1

An overview of the four opponent powers, the benefits of doing purification practice, and a…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Bodhicitta

Generating bodhicitta lights a fire in our practice, giving us the energy to accomplish the…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

The precepts of aspiring bodhicitta

Starting off the explanation of the Bodhisattva ethical restraints or vows with a teaching on…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Taking refuge from the heart

The importance of taking the time to mindfully go for refuge and generate a motivation…

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