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Venerable Thubten Chodron Explanation of the Medicine Buddha practice
The first of three talks given at a retreat on the Medicine Buddha practice in…
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Introduction to the four establishments of mindfulness
The purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness, how they correlate with the four…
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Introduction to vajrayana
How vajrayana practice uses the imagination to help progress on the path, developing qualities and…
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The kindness of others: Teaching and guided meditation
How meditating on the kindness of others dispels feelings of separation from others and makes…
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Stages of sustained attention
The nine stages of sustained attention prior to developing serenity or calm abiding.
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Lethargy, sleepiness, restlessness, remorse
The third and fourth hindrance to developing concentration: lethargy and sleepiness, and restlessness and remorse.
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Sensual desire and malice
Walking meditation instructions, sitting meditation posture, and the first two hindrances to developing concentration.
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Conditions conducive for developing concentration
The six conditions conducive for developing concentration and selecting an object of meditation - either…
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End of retreat Q&A
Various questions from the audience, including how to gain right views through hearing, thinking, and…
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 43-47
Venerable Thubten Chodron covers verses 43-47 of Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend.”
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Watching the news as Dharma practice
Answering various questions from the audience, including how to watch and interpret the news with…
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