Mount Meru - Thubten Chodron

A huge mountain at the center of our world system, according to ancient Indian cosmology.

How to make the mandala offering mudra
A demonstration of how to make the mandala offering mudra.
Benefits of relying on a spiritual mentor
The eight benefits of properly relying on the spiritual mentor and the disadvantages of not doing so.
Overview of the stages of the path
An overview of the graduated path to awakening and how it relates to the three principal aspects of the path.
A precious opportunity
How to meditate on the eight freedoms and 10 fortunes of a precious human rebirth to take advantage of it. The 16 conditions that interfere with Dharma practice
A rare and valuable opportunity
Why a precious human rebirth is an incredible opportunity and a rare attainment. Reflecting on the purpose of a precious human life to give life meaning.