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Venerable Thubten Chodron Dedication as generosity
The goodness that we create from dedicating merit is a practice of far-reaching generosity.
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Symbolism and visualization
How the visualizations in the sadhanas get us in touch with spiritual qualities through symbolic…
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The purpose of dedicating merit
Dedicating merit to steer it toward the way we want it to ripen. We should…
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How to approach retreat
What to do and what to expect during a retreat. Meditation and practice instructions.
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Lamrim meditation and the sadhana
How and when to do lamrim meditation during the practice of the sadhana.
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Overcoming the distortions of the mind
How mindfulness of the four objects correlates with the realization of the four noble truths;…
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White Tara at your heart
How to visualize and think about White Tara dissolving into you at the end of…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Kaleidescope wheel
When a life ends, where does the person go? Was the person ever there to…
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Determining to benefit others
Making a firm determination to do what is important—transforming our minds in order to benefit…
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Why mindfulness of phenomena leads to true paths
The meditations on mindfulness of phenomena and a review of the general characteristics of the…
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Freedom through imagination
How to imagine the light and nectar flowing from Tara as purifying negative karma, sickness…
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