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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Craving and clinging at the time of death

Craving and clinging in the 12 links of dependent origination and how they arise at…

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On Impermanence

Being Tashi, facing the death of a child

A student searches for peace after the death of her child.

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Four Establishments of Mindfulness (Russia)

Practicing mindfulness of feelings

Mindfulness of feelings is not an intellectual exercise but looking inside at how the three…

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Gomchen Lamrim

The six preliminary practices, part 1

The six activities that prepare the body and mind for the meditation session.

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On Taking Illness Onto the Path

A tale of woe becomes a tale of kindness and refuge

A student writes about his experiences after being injured in a rock-climbing accident. Venerable Thubten…

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Abbey statue of Samantabhadra.
Texts to Recite and Contemplate

La Reyna de las Plegarias

Una introducción, y texto completo a esta inspiradora plegaria que puede llenar de optimismo nuestra…

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Seven-point Mind Training

The six preparatory practices

The six practices to do to prepare the body and mind and create a conducive…

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

Sadhana visualization

Clarifying process of purification, a discussion on karma, and connecting with the Medicine Buddha through…

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

Medicine Buddha and the 35 Buddhas

An explanation of the Medicine Buddha sadhana practice and visualization, followed by oral transmission of…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 2: Verses 24-39

Looking at what makes life meaningful followed by a continuation of the text. These verses…

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