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Branches 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…
View PostPracticing Buddhism in daily life
Applying Dharma techniques whenever possible transforms the mind.
View PostTurning to the Buddhist path for spiritual guidance
What it means to take refuge and who we are taking refuge in when we…
View PostChapter 6: Abandoning disturbing emotions
Learning to recognize ignorance, attachment, and anger and counteract them to prevent destructive actions.
View PostThe removal of distracting thoughts
The methods for dealing with the hindrances to concentration and the mental factors to be…
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