Medicine Buddha
Learn about Medicine Buddha, the buddha of healing and medicine, whose practices are also useful at the time of death.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Exchanging self and others
Concluding the retreat with powerful verses by Shantideva on exchanging self and others.
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Finding inspiration in the qualities of Medicine Buddha
How the physical features of the Medicine Buddha illustrate his qualities and how they inspire…
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Explanation of the Medicine Buddha practice
The first of three talks given at a retreat on the Medicine Buddha practice in…
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Medicine Buddha practice: The seven limb prayer
The second of three talks given at a retreat on the Medicine Buddha practice in…
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Medicine Buddha practice: Mandala offering and reque...
The third of three talks given at a retreat on the Medicine Buddha practice in…
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The symbolism of Medicine Buddha
A review of the five lay precepts, and explanation of the symbolism of Medicine Buddha.
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 1-8 review
A review of verses 1 to 8 including the prologue, six recollections that generate faith,…
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Medicine Buddha sadhana explained
Explanation of the Medicine Buddha sadhana, including the purpose of reciting sadhanas,
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 9-18 review
Commentary on verses that explain the far-reaching practices of generosity, ethical conduct, and fortitude in…
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Practicing fortitude in daily life
How to let go of anger and practice fortitude in daily life. Continued explanation of…
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 19-24 review
Commentary on verses 19 to 24 of Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend.” on the perfections…
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The psychological mechanism of making request prayers
The psychological mechanism of making requests in the Medicine Buddha sadhana. Also, how adversity is…
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