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Explanation of the Vajrasattva sadhana
Venerable Thubten Chodron comments on the Vajrasattva sadhana.
View PostBecoming Vajrasattva
The meaning of the Vajrasattva mantra and visualization, and a discussion about the meaning of…
View PostThe four opponent powers for purification
Discussing the four opponent powers in the context of the Vajrasattva sadhana.
View PostWhy do we suffer?
Describing how ignorance is the root of our suffering and how purification helps us to…
View PostGreat resolve and bodhicitta
The last two steps of the seven-point cause and effect instruction to generate bodhicitta.
View PostReflections from Asian teaching tour
Venerables Thubten Chodron and Thubten Damcho share their experience on a recent trip, traveling throughout…
View PostSelf-acceptance
A student contemplates connecting with his own experience in order to develop compassion for others.
View PostDharma in daily life: Questions and answers with Bud...
How to apply Dharma principles to daily life situations and decisions common to young people.
View PostGomchen Lamrim review: Equanimity
Venerable Thubten Jigme reviews how to develop equanimity.
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