Deity Meditation
Teachings from annual weeklong and three-month deity meditation retreats.
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Purifying non-virtue: Coveting
An in-depth look at the non-virtue of coveting; what lies behind it and its karmic…
View PostPurifying non-virtue: Malice
An in-depth look at the non-virtue of malice; what makes it a complete action and…
View PostPurifying non-virtue: Wrong views
An in-depth look at the non-virtue of holding wrong views as well as the simultaneous…
View PostPower of resolve: Abandoning non-virtue
In the fourth of the opponent powers, the power of determination, we take responsibility for…
View PostPower of resolve: Rooted in regret
Inextricably linked with the power of regret, the power of determination is explored here through…
View PostPower of resolve: Becoming Vajrasattva
Seeing Vajrsattva as a projection of our own buddha potential, the Buddha that we will…
View PostDedication and rejoicing
The importance of rejoicing in the virtue we've created before dedicating our merit at the…
View PostDedicating for awakening
The importance of protecting our merit by dedicating it towards awakening.
View PostVajrasattva reflections
A reflection by a student on value of the Vajrasattva sadhana as a purification practice.
View PostKarma with holy beings and teachers
Purifying harmful actions done in relation to the Triple Gem and spiritual mentors.
View PostKarma with teachers and parents
Purifying heavy negative karma created in relation to our spiritual mentors and parents.
View PostKeep on going
The reasons and benefits of continuing the Vajrasattva practice even after the close of retreat.
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