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Venerable Chodron saying dedications.
Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

How to rely on a spiritual teacher

The qualities of a spiritual mentor and a disciple as well as how to cultivate…

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Medicine Buddha in a painted representation of the universe.
Medicine Buddha Weeklong Retreat 2000

Visualization and mantra recitation

The meaning of the entire graduated path to enlightenment is encompassed in the mantra which…

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Medicine Buddha in a painted representation of the universe.
Medicine Buddha Weeklong Retreat 2000

Guided meditation on the Medicine Buddha

A guided meditation on the Medicine Buddha sadhana practice for those who have not received…

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A peanut figure holding a notice: E=MC2 and words: Nuts about work TEACHER.
For Young People

E=MC²

Applying Buddhist practices for studying and preparing for examinations.

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The outside front of The Buddhist Library.
Contentment and Happiness

Consumerism and happiness

Questioning how society defines happiness based on what we possess, and examining how consumerism influences…

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The audience standing with palm's together at Kreta Ayer People's Theatre, Singapore.
Prayers and Practices

Abbreviated recitations

Recitations to prepare the mind for meditation, to make it receptive for transformation and attaining…

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Thangka image of Manjushri
Manjushri

Refuge, bodhicitta, the four noble truths

A presentation of the four noble truths from a Mahayana perspective, and a reminder of…

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Thangka image of Manjushri
Manjushri

The purpose of the Manjushri practice

An explanation of the purpose and the types of Manjushri practices as well as answers…

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Thangka image of Manjushri
Manjushri

Manjushri and the three vehicles

A description of how the Manjushri practice fits within the three vehicles, some historical perspective,…

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Drawing of Manjushri.
Manjushri

Manjushri deity sadhana with guided meditation

The sadhana for the practice of Manjushri and recording of guided front-generation Manjushri meditation.

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The Heart Sutra in Chinese carved on marble blocks in a garden in Korea.
Wisdom

Path of no more learning

Perceiving emptiness and conventional truth simultaneously. A discussion of the final verses of the Heart…

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