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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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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Purifying nonvirtue: Karmic results

Purifying sexual misconduct and investigating the karmic results of the nonvirtues of body.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Purifying nonvirtue: Killing and stealing

Presentation of the four branches of complete karmic actions, beginning with two nonvirtues of the…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

The four opponent powers in daily life

Using the four opponent powers to purify negative actions during daily activities.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Power of remedial action: Methods

Six methods of applying remedial action to counteract our non-virtuous deeds.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Power of remedial action: The antidote

The third of the four opponent powers, the power of remedial action, is the actual…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Power of regret: Identifying the causes

Beginning to see that all negative actions, the afflictions, and their results arise from causes…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

The power of regret: Our motivations

Examining our motivations through mindfulness and introspective awareness helps generate regret.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Power of regret: Understanding karma

Generating regret depends on our understanding of karma and its effects.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

The power of reliance: Bodhicitta

The importance of the altruistic attitude to attain awakening for the benefit of all beings.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

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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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

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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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Confidence in purification

Developing confidence in purification can be achieved by relying on the Buddhas, our teachers, and…

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