Search results for “purification practices

Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

The power of reliance: Bodhicitta

The importance of the altruistic attitude to attain awakening for the benefit of all beings.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Bodhicitta

Generating bodhicitta lights a fire in our practice, giving us the energy to accomplish the…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Retreat motivation

It is in understanding our situation in samsara that we develop our motivation for awakening.

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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

Four immeasurables and seven-limb prayer

Teachings on how the preliminary practices helps us transform our mind away from afflictions.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2011

Visualizations and Brahma’s request

Practical advice on how to use visualization practices to overcome hurt, resentment, and guilt from…

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Zopa Herron working at the computer.
On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Advice for upcoming surgery

A student shares on the practices that helped her to face breast cancer and undergo…

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Thangka image of the Buddha.
Prayers and Practices

Practicing Dharma in daily life

Lama Zopa Rinpoche describes some lovely ways to incorporate Dharma practice into every aspect of…

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