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Fill yourself with good qualities
Ever feel like a prisoner? During a meditation for people who work with incarcerated people,…
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Jewish roots, Buddhist blossoms
The experience of growing up in a Jewish family in Southern California and realizing spiritual…
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What brings happiness
Realising what true happiness is and following the path of the Dharma.
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Hurtful words, healing words
Being mindful of our speech so as to prevent ourselves from harming others.
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Anger poisons our happiness
Transforming anger by changing the behavior patterns of attachment, hostility, and loneliness.
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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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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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