Deity Meditation
Teachings from annual weeklong and three-month deity meditation retreats.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Cultivating a bodhicitta motivation
The importance of cultivating a bodhicitta motivation for all that we do
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The power of reliance
Teaching on the four opponent powers, starting with the power of reliance, or restoring the…
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Alternative ways to deal with afflictions
Various ways to heal afflictions such as anger, jealousy, and pride through the Vajrasattva practice.
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Letting go of identities
Meditation on breaking down identities and discussion about how we can move beyond restrictive identities…
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The power of determination
The power of determination, examining how to create the external and internal conditions to support…
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The emptiness of identities and nonvirtue
The emptiness of identities and nonvirtues, and how this provides the key to purification.
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How do I know that I have purified?
The difference between purifying the afflictions and the self-grasping ignorance.
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Cultivating Amitabha’s attitude
Bringing the mind in line with Amitabha's way of thinking means cultivating an attitude that…
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Homage to Manjushri, the Buddha of wisdom
Explanation of the front generation version of the Manjushri sadhana.
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 1-28 review
Review of Verses 1-28 of Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend,” which were covered in the…
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Meditation on the clear appearance of Manjushri
How to develop concentration while visualizing Manjushri.
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