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 How to see the guru
How to purify our relationship with our spiritual mentors when engaging in the preliminary practice…
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Taking refuge in the guru
How to take refuge in the guru as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of…
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Contemplating impermanence
Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…
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Preliminary practice (ngöndro) overview
An introduction to the practices that help clear and purify our minds so that we…
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Chapter 4: Verses 1-8
A review of chapters 1-3, and how the true purpose of our life is to…
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The mind and body in meditation
A discussion on mindfulness, antidotes to lethargy and sleepiness, proper meditation posture and dealing with…
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Karma, samsara, and dukkha
A comprehensive teaching on the intricate interplay of karma and its myriad manifestations of results.…
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Fear regarding health
We can view illness or injury in a more beneficial way by considering that our…
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Four-point contemplation of karma
The many types and purposes of preliminary or preparatory practices. Four points in the contemplation…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Compassion in action
How to be compassionate in a world where there are many problems and how to…
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Refuge in the Three Jewels
What it means to take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
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Bhikkhu Bodhi The challenge of the future
Does Western Buddhism need a monastic sangha? If so, what should their role be? What…
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