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 Precepts and distorted views
Teachings on wrong beliefs and how that can influence one to act in unrestrained ways.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Anger and other disturbing attitudes
A look at the definition and characteristics of afflictions such as anger, pride, and jealousy,…
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Zopa Herron Meeting breast cancer with the Dharma
A student talks about the four teachings that helped her when she had surgery for…
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Taking the ache out of attachment
Looking at how attachment causes problems and real happiness comes from letting go of attachment.
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Incarcerated people Owning up, but with hope
An incarcerated person talks about the changes he has made in his life since being…
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Chenrezig retreat discussion: Part 2
A discussion on the many aspects of karma; purifying negative actions through four opponent powers.
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Meditation and the Buddhist approach
Talks focusing on the practical application of Buddhist psychology for understanding ourselves and improving the…
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Purifying our wrong actions
Explanation of generating regret for our past actions and making a determination not to repeat…
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Ethical conduct and motivation
The meaning of happiness, how anger and attachment cause suffering, and the benefits of a…
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Instruction videos on prostrations
Instructions and demonstration on how to make prostrations.
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A peaceful heart in a complex world
Changing relationships can begin with kindness in action, speech and thought.
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Chapter 2: Verses 24-39
Looking at what makes life meaningful followed by a continuation of the text. These verses…
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