Search results for “purification practices”
The disadvantages of cyclic existence: Part 1
Introduction to the fourth preliminary practice, the six disadvantages of cyclic existence, with an in-depth…
View PostThe shaper of our life and death
An understanding of karma changes how we choose to live our lives.
View PostBenefits of mind training
Self-centeredness is the root of all problems and conflicts. It is our true enemy, not…
View PostHistory of the thought training teachings
The history and lineage of the thought training teachings.
View PostThe challenge of the future
Does Western Buddhism need a monastic sangha? If so, what should their role be? What…
View PostSix harmonies in a sangha community
Practical guidelines for setting up and living in a Dharma community or monastery, and the…
View PostClarifying the practice
Learning to work with anxiety. Questions from retreatants on visualization in the sadhana and about…
View PostUnderstanding Buddhist concepts
Clarifying concepts surrounding arhats and bodhisattvas. Questions on motivation to listen and the meditation on…
View PostMedicine Buddha and the 35 Buddhas
An explanation of the Medicine Buddha sadhana practice and visualization, followed by oral transmission of…
View PostRefuge and precepts ceremony
Teachings on taking the five lay precepts with or without celibacy and the eight precepts…
View PostBhikshuni vinaya and ordination lineages
A summary report by Alex Berzin of the 2007 International Congress on the Women's Role…
View Post1000-armed Chenrezig deity sadhana with guided medit...
The 1000-armed Chenrezig sadhana practice with guided meditation recording.
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