purification
Teachings on practices that mitigate the force of our destructive actions, in particular on the four opponent powers. This is a four-step practice involving: 1) regretting our mistake, 2) restoring the relationship by generating a positive attitude towards the one we harmed, 3) resolving to avoid the harmful action in the future, and 4) doing some sort of remedial behavior.
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Striking at the vital point
Why deities have wrathful forms, the practice of tonglen, and our obligation to help those…
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Dependent arising in the sadhana
The seven-limb prayer and emptiness meditation in the context of the Chenrezig sadhana.
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John Meinhofer - Sep 9, 2013
John Meinhofer Opening new doors of opportunity
A knee injury prevents a student from playing sports, but he comes to see it…
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The 12 steps of Co-Dependents Anonymous
Practicing the 12 steps of Co-Dependents Anonymous with a Buddhist approach.
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Conventional and ultimate recovery
Therapy, as in a 12-step program, can bring about conventional healing, while Dharma practice brings…
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Visualization and purification
We need a combination of the awakening activities of the Buddhas and our own effort…
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Re-writing the 12 steps, 8-12
Finishing up re-writing the 12 steps, how purification and confession fit in, and getting in…
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Re-writing the 12 steps, 1-7
How to rely on refuge in the Three Jewels, our inner wisdom and compassion, and…
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Transitioning out of retreat
Instructions on how to gently transition back into non-retreat life after the end of a…
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A modern mandala offering
Explanation of this merit accumulating practice and a contemporary version of the mandala offering prayer.
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How to practice in retreat
General instructions on what to do during and between meditation sessions.
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