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Tantra initiations, empowerment
Types of tantra initiations, qualities of a vajrayana master and disciple, the five Dhyani Buddhas,…
View PostTantra practices
Deity yoga, the four complete purities of practice and imagining ourselves as a buddha.
View PostUnique elements of Vajrayana
Some unique elements of Vajrayana, such as using method and wisdom in one consciousness.
View PostRemoving partiality
By recognizing our differences are superficial we can overcome our partiality and biases.
View PostMeditation on overcoming partiality
Guided analytic meditation to help develop impartial compassion.
View PostHow Tantra fits into the path
What distinguishes Tantra from other forms? A teaching covering this and other introductory material related…
View PostDormant and manifest consciousnesses
Explaining dormant and manifest aspects of rigpa and subtlest clear light mind, completing the section…
View PostBringing Avalokiteshvara into the circle
An incarcerated person uses his Dharma practice to quietly support the victims of crimes.
View PostHealing past relationships
An incarcerated person finds new ways to support his Dharma practice.
View PostThe danger of attachment to the body
How attachment to the body can lead to harmful and unethical actions
View PostWho can receive teachings on emptiness?
How to help yourself become prepared to understand the teachings on emptiness.
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