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History 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.
View PostThe meaning of precepts
The beginning of the path to enlightenment is the taking of precepts.
View PostEssence of Refined Gold
A treatise on the Lamrim Tradition of meditation, a tradition known as "Stages on the…
View PostChapter 2: Verses 7-23
Examining our motivations, considering why we face the same problems repeatedly, and the antidotes to…
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