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37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

37 Practices: Verses 29-37

The perfections of concentration and wisdom, and the final verses on the practices of bodhisattvas.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

Feelings and the yo-yo mind

Q and A with retreatants - how our emotions affect our judgment, and how the…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

Feeling bad helps our practice

Recognizing that when we feel good, it becomes harder to practice, and having compassion without…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

Dealing with the craving for excitement

Working with the mind that always looks forward to something new and exciting, and looking…

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The first frost of snow falls on a Buddha statue in the garden amidst fall foliage.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

37 Practices: Verses 25-28

The first four of the six perfections. Retreatants share their experiences and growth.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

Remembering to take the medicine

After recognizing that we're the patients and are the ones that are suffering, we can…

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The first frost of snow falls on a Buddha statue in the garden amidst fall foliage.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

37 Practices: Verses 22-24

Emptiness - how everything exists by being labeled by mind, and the way we choose…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

How are we different from turkeys?

Discussion with retreatants on how we are like turkeys who, through ignorance and attachment, do…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

What are your non-negotiables?

Retreatants discuss what they can't let go of in their lives, and come to realize…

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The first frost of snow falls on a Buddha statue in the garden amidst fall foliage.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

37 Practices: Verses 16-21

Humility; enemies are created by anger; learning to slowly chip away at our -o'holic mind.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

Once you start, never stop

Bowing to anyone who creates merit and practices good conduct; a look at what hell…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

Just go free-form

Taking refuge when something strange comes in the mind; how wonderful to be able to…

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