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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Doubt

How doubt in the teachings, the path, or our ability to practice can distract and…

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Ethics in the Modern World

Compassion and ethics in the public discourse

Leading with compassion and ethical conduct can influence our society in a powerful way.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Restlessness and regret

Advice for dealing with restlessness and regret that interfere with meditation practice.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Dullness and drowsiness

How to prevent and deal with dullness and drowsiness that interfere with meditation.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Ill will

How to recognize and counteract the hindrance of malice—ill will or anger—during our meditation session.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Sensual desires

Attachment to sense objects interferes with concentration while meditating. How to counteract such distractions to…

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

How to recite mantra

How to recite the mantra when doing the practice alone, in a group, or in…

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

The meaning of the Tara mantras

How to visualize while reciting the mantra, and an explanation of the meaning of the…

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

Review: Mindfulness of the body

A discussion of the quiz questions that cover why the body, feelings, mind, and phenomena…

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

White Tara purifying negativities

How to imagine the light and nectar from White Tara purifying negativities and leaving the…

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