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 Opportunities to grow
Using thought training techniques to transform difficult circumstances into opportunities for spiritual growth and awakening.
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Working with obstacles on the path
Using tonglen meditation as well as the practices of purification and the accumulation of merit…
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Long refuge and precepts ceremony
The ceremony for renewing refuge and the five lay precepts, good to do twice a…
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Forgiving ourselves and others
How to cultivate forgiveness by first accepting our own imperfections and mistakes and extending compassion…
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Importance of a spiritual teacher
A question-and-answer session with the young adults, covering such topics as spiritual teachers and the…
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Karma, purification, and precepts
The four opponent powers for purifying our negative actions. How taking precepts can prevent us…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Celebrating the Buddha in prison
Abbey residents attend the Buddhist group's event and interact with incarcerated people.
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Kindness and karma
By practicing Dharma, we can benefit others in better and more long-lasting ways.
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Introduction to Buddhism
An overview of essential Buddhist ideas for a young adult audience.
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Zopa Herron Karma with holy beings and teachers
Purifying harmful actions done in relation to the Triple Gem and spiritual mentors.
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Ken Matthews - Feb 27, 2012
Ken Matthews Vajrasattva reflections
A reflection by a student on value of the Vajrasattva sadhana as a purification practice.
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