Mar 29, 2012

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Grounds and Paths

Mahayana path of seeing

Commentary on the Mahayana path of seeing and an introduction to the Mahayana path of…

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Grounds and Paths

Mahayana grounds and paths

A review of the Mahayana grounds and paths, explanation of the meaning of ground and…

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Cover of Buddhism for Beginners.
Buddhism for Beginners

The heart of the Buddhadharma

Talks addressing the most commonly asked questions about the essence of the Buddha's teachings, based…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vow 25

An explanation of dullness and lethargy, and restlessness and regret, two of the five hindrances…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 22-24

The dangers of not trying to counteract laziness, spending too much time idly talking, and…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 19-22

The misdeeds that obstruct the trainings in far-reaching fortitude and joyous effort. We have to…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Keep on going

The reasons and benefits of continuing the Vajrasattva practice even after the close of retreat.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Karma with teachers and parents

Purifying heavy negative karma created in relation to our spiritual mentors and parents.

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 16-18

Precepts that involve helping others who are doing destructive actions, not responding to insults in…

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