Vajrasattva

Vajrasattva combines the wisdom and compassion of all the buddhas and supports us in purifying past negativities.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2014

Tobacco, firearms and food

Shares a New York Times opinion piece by Mark Bittman, and encourages us to reflect…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2014

The mark of a successful life

Shows the different criteria that influence one's choice of profession and activities.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2014

Gratitude to retreatants from afar

Rejoicing and enthusiasm for the sincere practice of winter retreatants from afar.

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Group of meditators.
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Benefits of the retreat from afar

A student shares about the joy and enthusiasm of a group of practitioners doing the…

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Heather with fellow retreatant, Cindy, in front of the Chenrezig Hall altar.
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Unloading the garbage mind

A student shares her thoughts on doing purification practice after attending the Vajrasattva retreat at…

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2016-17

Why do we suffer?

Describing how ignorance is the root of our suffering and how purification helps us to…

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2016-17

Becoming Vajrasattva

The meaning of the Vajrasattva mantra and visualization, and a discussion about the meaning of…

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Thangka image of Vajrasattva.
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Vajrasattva purification practice

The four opponent powers and purification of negative karma. Guided Vajrasattva practice.

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Thangka image of Vajrasattva.
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Vajrasattva practice: Overview and the power of reli...

What it means to purify nonvirtue and why it's important. Overview of the Vajrasattva practice.…

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