Aug 24, 2020
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The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 1-4
An explanation of verses 1-4. How to reflect on the verses and apply them to…
View PostTaking refuge and the meaning of the Three Jewels
Explanation of the causes for taking refuge and the qualities of the Three Jewels.
View PostConstructive actions and the weight of karma
Covering the section "Constructive Actions" and beginning the section "The Weight of Karma".
View PostOffering ourselves to the Buddhas
Continuing the commentary on Chapter 2, Verses 42-57: covering generating regret for negativities and seeking…
View PostTransforming problems into compassion
How to use tonglen and other meditations on compassion to generate bodhicitta
View PostMeditation on Compassion
A guided meditation to develop compassion using the analogy of a bucket in a well.
View PostIntention, karmic paths and afflictions
Describing how the ten non-virtues can be distinguished from each other in terms of being…
View PostGive your mind something virtuous to do with suffering
A talk about tonglen, the practice of taking on the suffering of oneself and others.
View PostThree nonvirtues of mind
Explaining the ten non-virtues, covering idle talk, and the three non-virtues of mind: covetousness, malice…
View PostRegretting negativity by reflecting on death
Giving commentary to Verses 32-41, showing how reflecting on death can help clarify what is…
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