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Manjushri

Explanation of the Manjushri sadhana

An explanation of the Manjushri sadhana and resources for doing the retreat from afar.

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 13-14

How fear and worry are based on self-centeredness and relying on compassion as antidotes to…

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 10-12

How great compassion is what makes three jewels unique and objects of refuge.

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

108 Verses: Verses 7-9

Three types of compassion and examples of bucket in a well for comparing cyclic existence.

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

Self-centeredness and compassion

How to examine our mind closely so we understand what to take responsibility for and…

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Seven-point Mind Training

The six preparatory practices

The six practices to do to prepare the body and mind and create a conducive…

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Tenets with Geshe Dorji Damdul

Sautrantika views

Objects of observation, possibility of omniscience, subtle mind and energy, and how ethical conduct is…

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Tenets with Geshe Dorji Damdul

Goals and obscurations

Selflessness in the Sautrantika school, meditating on topics other than emptiness, two ultimate goals, and…

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