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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Purifying non-virtue: Malice

An in-depth look at the non-virtue of malice; what makes it a complete action and…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Purifying harsh speech and idle talk

Exploring the non-virtues of harsh speech and idle talk, their habituation in our minds as…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Purifying lying and divisive speech

Exploring the non-virtues of lying and divisive speech and the mixed messages we get from…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Purifying non-virtue: Karmic results

Purifying sexual misconduct and investigating the karmic results of the non-virtues of body.

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Vajrasattva

Vajrasattva meditation and recitation

An explanation by Lati Rinpoche of the purification practice of the Vajrasattva sadhana, including the…

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The words: fortitude in a grey and a bit green background.
Essence of Refined Gold

Meaning and benefits of fortitude

The types of beings to help and what help should we offer to them. Understanding…

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Khensur Jampa Tegchog smiles at the camera.
Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Abandoning nonvirtue, practicing virtue

Avoiding the ten nonvirtues is the basis for practicing ethical conduct. How taking precepts in…

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Entrance to hell realm.
LR08 Karma

The results of the 10 destructive actions

A look at how karma ripens, the maturation result, results similar to the cause, and…

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