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Venerable Thubten Chodron Debrief after retreat
Explaining the three vehicles, the actual objects of refuge and how we relate to each.…
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Rebirth: A difficult point for Westerners
Developing faith in the Buddhist view of continuation of life and guiding oneself with positive…
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Life after retreat
Advice on going back gently into the unreal world, bring back and continue good habits…
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Answering questions from retreatants
Guided questioning on selflessness. Explaining concept of taking refuge with the three jewels. On death,…
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Incarcerated people Purification
Using the Vajrasattva mantra and practice to change unhealthy habits of daily life.
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Arya Tara: A star by which to navigate
Who Tara is, an explanation of the practice of Tara, and how Tara frees us…
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Appreciating the Dharma
An incarcerated person's letters express his gratitude for the Dharma.
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Happiness and pleasures
Analysis of what it means to truly love ourselves. What is happiness?
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Purification and non-negotiables
Clarification of what is being purified. Criteria we use to make decisions: how wise are…
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Physical prison versus samsaric prison
Watching the mind's reaction to food. Looking at attachment, seeing where it leads us. Examining…
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