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Venerable Thubten Chodron Emptiness and the object of negation, part 1
How to identify the object of negation by taking away the appearance of something or…
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Verse 36-4: Praising the buddhas and bodhisattvas
How we practice praising the buddhas and bodhisattvas by recollecting the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
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The altruistic intention
The seven-point cause and effect technique for generating bodhicitta: the last five points.
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Bad moods and self-criticism
The final discussion session of the retreat focuses on working with bad moods and being…
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Verse 36-2: Other people’s qualities
How there is nothing from the side of another person that makes them attractive (or…
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Verse 36-1: Praising others
How we practice both refuge and bodhicitta in order to learn to see the good…
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Verse 35-4: Conflict styles, part 3
Seeing both parties in a conflict as on the same side of the table and…
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Verse 35-3: Conflict styles, part 2
Examining when we avoid conflict and why, when to accommodate, and the other types of…
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Verse 35-2: Conflict styles, part 1
Understanding different conflict styles and how to use them. Considering the relationship, the issue, and…
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Verse 35-1: Seeing a dispute
Remaining impartial, calm, and competent in the midst of dispute.
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Seeing the kindness of our parents
The first two of the seven points of the cause and effect method of generating…
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