Deity Meditation
Teachings from annual weeklong and three-month deity meditation retreats.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Life force and the four elements
Questions and answers regarding "life force" and the "four elements" in the Tara sadhana.
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Motivation and karma
Setting the proper motivation is not just for meditation sessions but for activities between sessions…
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Motivation and our dignity
Examining how to relate to institutions and authority in a clear, honest, and constructive way,…
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Mantras and symbols
Answers to questions on mantra, the White Tara sadhana, and the symbolism of White Tara's…
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The four immeasurables
An explanation of the prayer of the four immeasurables that is included in the White…
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Activities of wrath
The symbolism of the Lord of Death and an explanation of the wrathful activities mentioned…
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Immeasurable love
How love, which is the wish for all sentient beings to have happiness and its…
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Benefits of reciting verses
The benefits of reciting mantra and prayers, and how the recitations should be done.
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Immeasurable compassion
We have the option of holding on to our anger. Compassion and forgiveness are about…
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Immeasurable joy and equanimity
The importance of cultivating equal care and concern for everybody and rejoicing in the good…
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On vacation with Vajrasattva
With Vajrasattva as the perfect companion, we review our past, rejoicing in our success and…
View Post Introduction to the practice
Body awareness and breathing meditation, followed by recitation of the refuge prayer and a look…
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