Deity Meditation
Teachings from annual weeklong and three-month deity meditation retreats.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Prayer to be Reborn in the Land of Bliss
An explanation of the aspirational prayer by Lama Tsongkhapa.
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Introduction to Vajrasattva practice
Explaining the Vajrasattva sadhana and how the process of purification works.
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The importance of purification
Using the analogy of the bucket and the well to describe life in samsara.
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Not harming and being of benefit
The importance of establishing a motivation each day to not harm and to be of…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Introduction to Medicine Buddha
An introduction to the Medicine Buddha practice outlining who he is and explaining the mantra.
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What to expect in retreat
How to overcome challenges during meditation and an overview of the lamrim.
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Medicine Buddha sadhana
Continuing the explanation of the Medicine Buddha sadhana and answering questions about the practice.
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Medicine Buddha’s 12 vows
Addressing questions from the previous talk and exploring Medicine buddha's twelve vows.
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Understanding anger
Exploring the four vows of a Medicine Buddha and the disadvantages of anger.
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Antidotes to anger
Reviewing the disadvantages of anger and exploring specific antidotes for this affliction.
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