Search results for “foundation of all good qualities

Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

For the good of all beings

The sangha is crucial because it ensures the durability of the Dharma experience by understanding…

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Stages of the Path to Awakening Podcast

Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 25-34

Finishing the auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints related to far-reaching fortitude and teaching on those related…

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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

Overview of the stages of the path

The conclusion of the teaching series with a broad overview of all the stages of…

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Woman meditating with a vague image of buddha in the background.
Meditation

Six preparatory practices for meditation

Practices to do before we sit down to meditate in order to clear and focus…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Four-point contemplation of karma

The many types and purposes of preliminary or preparatory practices. Four points in the contemplation…

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A statue of Maitreya Buddha with hands raised and laughing in the sun.
Seven-point Mind Training

Meditation on our precious human life

The benefits of meditating on the eight freedoms we have been given with our precious…

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Closeup of Kuan Yin statue at the Abbey.
Prayers and Practices

Prayers for Asian Tsunami victims

Advice to a Dharma student on prayers and practices that can be done to benefit…

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Thangka image of Lama Tsongkhapa.
Guru Yoga

Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga, Part 2

Part 2 of Venerable Thubten Chodron's explanation of the practice of Guru Yoga.

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

The three types of laziness

Continuing to explore far-reaching joyous effort by looking at the three types of laziness and…

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vow 23-30

Overcoming obstacles to the far-reaching attitudes of joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom.

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