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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Venerable Thubten Chodron 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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Purification and emptiness
By complementing purification practice with the meditation on emptiness, we can work to eradicate our…
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The power of determination
Concluding the Vajrasattva practice with the determination not to repeat negative actions gives us the…
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The power of remedial action
Description of the different visualizations in the Vajrasattva practice that purify our negativities.
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Purifying through Vajrasattva
Under the guidance of Vajrasattva, we can begin to purify the non-virtues, afflictions, and broken…
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The power of regret
The Buddhist worldview leads us to generate regret in a new and powerful way.
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