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Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche Existence of person and obscurations
Comparing the different understanding of selflessness of persons in various Buddhist philosophical schools. This fortunate…
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Seven amazing feats of Shantideva
Inspiring faith and confidence in Shantideva's teachings through his extraordinary acts. A summary of the…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Three types of generosity
Discussion of the three kinds of generosity: that of giving the Dharma, of giving protection,…
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Sadhana visualization
Clarifying process of purification, a discussion on karma, and connecting with the Medicine Buddha through…
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Creating the causes for bodhicitta in future rebirths
Four harmful factors that must be avoided and four beneficial factors to engage in to…
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Reformatting the hard disk of the mind
An interview concerning a new type of relationship between Buddhist teacher and student in the…
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Motivation for the retreat
Cultivating appreciation for having this rare opportunity to do a retreat. Bringing problems into the…
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Medicine Buddha and the 35 Buddhas
An explanation of the Medicine Buddha sadhana practice and visualization, followed by oral transmission of…
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The meditation on taking and giving
How visualizing taking on the suffering of others and giving them our happiness can be…
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The advantages of cherishing others
How to generate bodhicitta by changing in one's mind who is important and cherished: the…
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics Founding donor’s day
The birth of Sravasti Abbey, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the U.S.
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The disadvantages of self-centeredness
Working with the self-centered mind to increase happiness, one realizes the mind is dependent on…
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