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 Tarpa The four opponent powers: Part 2
Finishing a short overview of the four opponent powers for purifying harmful actions, we look…
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The four opponent powers: Part 1
An overview of the four opponent powers, the benefits of doing purification practice, and a…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Confidence in purification
Developing confidence in purification can be achieved by relying on the Buddhas, our teachers, and…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Spiritual washing machine
The role of purification in retreat and in our daily spiritual practice.
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Four immeasurables and seven-limb prayer
Teachings on how the preliminary practices helps us transform our mind away from afflictions.
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Visualizations and Brahma’s request
Practical advice on how to use visualization practices to overcome hurt, resentment, and guilt from…
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Petra McWilliams - Jun 18, 2011
Petra McWilliams The secret to happiness
Reflections on the benefits of doing a three-year retreat, and how letting go of self-cherishing…
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Zopa Herron Advice for upcoming surgery
A student shares on the practices that helped her to face breast cancer and undergo…
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Purifying interferences
A purifying prayer to remove hindrances to our understanding and practice.
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The Sutra of the Three Heaps
The purification practice of prostration to the 35 Buddhas removes emotional burdens and pacifies obstacles…
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Working with karma
How we create karma and what we can do to create the causes for happiness…
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