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 Losing a dear one who was young
A letter from a student questioning the reason for the loss of her younger sister.
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Incarcerated people Purifying negative karma
Using the retreat experience to purify the root delusions of pride and attachment.
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Bodhisattva vows
A person in prison describes the effects on his life after taking bodhisattva vows.
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Practice and our mind
A person in prison contemplates his vow to benefit all sentient beings.
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Realizing our potential
Realizing our full potential by recognizing others' great kindness and purifying the mind of the…
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Fill yourself with good qualities
Ever feel like a prisoner? During a meditation for people who work with incarcerated people,…
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Debrief after retreat
Explaining the three vehicles, the actual objects of refuge and how we relate to each.…
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Life after retreat
Advice on going back gently into the unreal world, bring back and continue good habits…
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Purification
Using the Vajrasattva mantra and practice to change unhealthy habits of daily life.
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Purification and non-negotiables
Clarification of what is being purified. Criteria we use to make decisions: how wise are…
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Physical prison versus samsaric prison
Watching the mind's reaction to food. Looking at attachment, seeing where it leads us. Examining…
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