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 do the prostration practice
The first of three talks introducing the purification practice of making prostrations to each of…
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The meaning and purpose of renunciation
Examining our experiences through the lens of the Buddha's teachings will give rise to a…
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Incarcerated people Scars and catharsis
An incarcerated person is asked to confront the results of his actions.
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How to deal with sickness
Until liberation from rebirth, illness is unavoidable. In the meantime, we can use the Dharma…
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Path of purification: Daily practice
Investigating the benefits of daily spiritual practice, taking refuge and precepts, as well as an…
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Path of purification: Vajrasattva practice
Introduction to the Vajrasattva practice including how to visualize and the meaning of the mantra,…
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Making life meaningful
What is the true meaning of our precious human rebirth? Remembering karma and creating the…
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He meant well, dear
How to meditate on compassion when watching the news generates agitation and anger in your…
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Feeling bad helps our practice
Recognizing that when we feel good, it becomes harder to practice, and having compassion without…
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Dealing with the craving for excitement
Working with the mind that always looks forward to something new and exciting, and looking…
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37 Practices: Verses 25-28
The first four of the six perfections. Retreatants share their experiences and growth.
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Remembering to take the medicine
After recognizing that we're the patients and are the ones that are suffering, we can…
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