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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A comprehensive teaching on the intricate interplay of karma and its myriad manifestations of results.…
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Fear regarding health
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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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Cultivating altruism and bodhicitta
How to develop an altruistic attitude that brings benefit to ourselves and others by recognizing…
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Sister Leslie Lund, OCDH, Carmelite Sisters of Mary - Jul 4, 2008
Sister Leslie Lund, OCDH, Carmelite Sisters of Mary Christ the divine physician sadhana
A Carmelite hermit nun shares her perspective on incorporating a Buddhist practice.
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Lati Rinpoche
- May 28, 2008
Vajrasattva meditation and recitation
An explanation by Lati Rinpoche of the purification practice of the Vajrasattva sadhana, including the…
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Incarcerated people Changing our mind
A person in prison learns about placing others above self and describes the choice we…
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