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Qualities of bodhisattva ground 7
Explanation of the qualities achieved by a bodhisattva on the seventh ground including which afflictions…
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vow 45
A detailed explanation of the 45th auxiliary precept, that of acting to stop someone who…
View PostLong refuge and precepts ceremony
The ceremony for renewing refuge and the five lay precepts, good to do twice a…
View PostForgiving ourselves and others
How to cultivate forgiveness by first accepting our own imperfections and mistakes and extending compassion…
View PostQualities of bodhisattva grounds 4-6
The qualities and practices of grounds 4-6, as well as what is eliminated and acquired…
View PostImportance of a spiritual teacher
A question-and-answer session with the young adults, covering such topics as spiritual teachers and the…
View PostComparing ourselves with others
Antidotes that counteract comparing ourselves with others.
View PostKarma, purification, and precepts
The four opponent powers for purifying our negative actions. How taking precepts can prevent us…
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 43-44
Precepts regarding not acting in accordance with the wishes of others and praising those with…
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