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Untainted meditation
Meditation is needed to overcome afflictions, but it can easily become tainted by mundane concerns.
View PostOffering the universe
Offering the mandala (everything wonderful in the universe) to Chenrezig and requesting inspiration and blessings.
View PostBringing harmony to the workplace
How to integrate the Dharma into our work lives by setting a good motivation, being…
View PostBranches of increasing merit
We can make our merit flourish by rejoicing in others' merit and perfectly dedicating it…
View PostHearing, thinking, meditating
Hearing, thinking about, and meditating on the Dharma to overcome the four clingings.
View PostDependent arising in the sadhana
The seven-limb prayer and emptiness meditation in the context of the Chenrezig sadhana.
View PostBase of pure ethics
Ethics, the basis of Dharma practice, can become tainted by the eight worldly concerns.
View PostChapter 6: Verses 136-138
An explanation of dependent arising, which serves as both the reason to prove emptiness and…
View PostChapter 6: Verses 131-135
What causes desire and anger to arise and how the different tenet systems differ in…
View PostOpening new doors of opportunity
A knee injury prevents a student from playing sports, but he comes to see it…
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