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An old woman holding a mala reciting mantra.
Manjushri Winter Retreat 2008-09

The purpose of a silent retreat

A question-and-answer session touching on the purpose of silence on retreat, retreat etiquette, and daily…

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Thanka image of Manjushri
Manjushri Winter Retreat 2008-09

Manjushri sadhana overview

The benefits of doing the Manjushri practice, an explanation of the visualization in the sadhana,…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Contemplating death

Contemplating death helps us establish healthy relationships with our friends, our possessions, and our body.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Introduction to the text

The purpose and origin of the thought-training teachings. An introduction to the text and the…

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Venerable Chodron and other monastics in the meditation hall during the 2014 Pravarana ceremony.
Western Monastics

The challenge of the future

Does Western Buddhism need a monastic sangha? If so, what should their role be? What…

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Young woman smiling, helping a young man on the computer.
Workplace Wisdom

Work retreat

Using the workplace as a springboard to noticing our mental state, being aware of any…

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Venerable smiling while eating a meal with other monastics.
Living in Community

Six harmonies in a sangha community

Practical guidelines for setting up and living in a Dharma community or monastery, and the…

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Medicine Buddha thangka surrounded by light and flower offerings.
Medicine Buddha Winter Retreat 2007-08

Understanding Buddhist concepts

Clarifying concepts surrounding arhats and bodhisattvas. Questions on motivation to listen and the meditation on…

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Group photo of Venerable Chodron and retreatants in Israel in Dec 2007.
Dharma Guide Training

Bringing the Dharma to the Middle East

A conversation on Buddha's teachings coming to Israel, developing daily and personal practices.

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Thousand-armed Chenrezig
Chenrezig

1000-armed Chenrezig deity sadhana with guided medit...

The 1000-armed Chenrezig sadhana practice with guided meditation recording.

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