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Rebirth: A difficult point for Westerners
Developing faith in the Buddhist view of continuation of life and guiding oneself with positive…
View PostLife after retreat
Advice on going back gently into the unreal world, bring back and continue good habits…
View PostAnswering questions from retreatants
Guided questioning on selflessness. Explaining concept of taking refuge with the three jewels. On death,…
View PostHappiness and pleasures
Analysis of what it means to truly love ourselves. What is happiness?
View PostPurification and non-negotiables
Clarification of what is being purified. Criteria we use to make decisions: how wise are…
View PostRelying on a spiritual teacher
The importance of the relationship between teacher and student and how to cultivate that relationship.
View PostDealing with disappointment
Happiness begins with eliminating unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others.
View Post35 Buddhas commentary
Geshe Wangdak Khensur Rinpoche teaches on a commentary of The Bodhisattvas' Confession of Ethical Downfalls,…
View PostIntroduction to tantra
Understanding the Vajrayana path, how it fits into the Buddhist teachings, and knowing the right…
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