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Introduction to Tantra

How Tantra fits into the path

What distinguishes Tantra from other forms? A teaching covering this and other introductory material related…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Dormant and manifest consciousnesses

Explaining dormant and manifest aspects of rigpa and subtlest clear light mind, completing the section…

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Silhouette of a tree against a setting sun.
On Cultivating Wisdom

The power of precepts

An incarcerated person considers the value of taking precepts.

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Stained glass image of One thousand-armed Chenrezig.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Bringing Avalokiteshvara into the circle

An incarcerated person uses his Dharma practice to quietly support the victims of crimes.

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Sunrise behind mountain and clouds, with a silhouette of trees in the foreground.
On Self-Worth

Healing past relationships

An incarcerated person finds new ways to support his Dharma practice.

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Stages of the Path

Mindfulness of body and feelings

A discussion about understanding the body and the three types of feelings.

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Cultivating Healthy Relationships

Kindness in times of disagreement

Recognizing our interdependence makes it easy to practice kindness in daily life.

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

Practices for preparing for death

A brief introduction to preparatory practices for death, including 7-point mind training (lojong) and taking…

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

Spiritually preparing for death

A third guided meditation on death, touching on unhelpful attitudes towards death.

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