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The Eight Dangers

The fire of anger

Anger arises from inappropriate attention on an object—interpreting things inaccurately and creating stories that don't…

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The Eight Dangers

Reducing arrogance, cultivating humility

Arrogance, which manifests in many ways, can become a hindrance to learning.

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

Facing decisions with courage

Advice from Geshe Sonam Rinchen on how to practice the four establishments of mindfulness.

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The Eight Dangers

The lion of pride

Pride comes from an inflated sense of selfhood, either thinking oneself superior or inferior. True…

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Thangka image of White Tara.
White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Purification and visualization

Elaborating on the meaning and symbolization of the visualization in the White Tara sadhana.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Dedication and karma

Different views on whether or not dedicating completely protects merit from being destroyed by anger.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Rejoicing and dedicating

How merit is created in rejoicing in the virtues of ordinary and holy beings, and…

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

A Mahayana practice

How arrogance in regard to Mahayana practice should be avoided. One should respect the practices…

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Pacifying the demon of doubt

Working with the mind when questions and doubts come up. The importance of keeping an…

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A White Tara statue at 'Tara's Well'.
White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Dedication as generosity

The goodness that we create from dedicating merit is a practice of far-reaching generosity.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Symbolism and visualization

How the visualizations in the sadhanas get us in touch with spiritual qualities through symbolic…

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