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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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Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 10-15

How mental suffering is a result of suffering inflicted on others, and bearing hardships that…

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Buddhist Worldview

Comparison of God and Buddha

An explanation of deity practice touching on the difference between the Judeo-Chistian God and Buddha.…

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Silhouette of guard station atop Oregon State Penitentiary.
By Prison Volunteers

A prison visit following the killing of an incarcera...

Incarcerated people's faith in dharma and their dedication to practice.

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On Self-Worth

Getting back on track

Some ups and downs in Dharma practice, and a bit of "muscle ache" after getting…

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Prayers and Practices

Morning prayers

Prayers to set our motivation and aspirations for the day.

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Three Principal Aspects of the Path

Infallible effects of karma

Avoiding and purifying the negative karma created through the actions of our body, speech, and…

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Three Principal Aspects of the Path

General characteristics of karma

Karma is definite, expandable, doesn't get lost, and results from the causes that we have…

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Prayers and Practices

Extraordinary aspiration: The seven-limb practice

A powerful practice from the King of Prayers that can be done daily to purify…

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Bronze statue of Kuan Yin appearing as Samantabhadra on an elephant.
Prayers and Practices

Introduction to the seven-limb practice

Seven ways to purify the mind and to accumulate merit, the purpose and ways of…

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Dharma Guide Training

Tools for Dharma guides

Practical exercises and tips on how to guide meditation sessions and Dharma discussion groups.

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Working with Emotions

Buddhism and therapy

Bringing the Dharma into the practice of Western psychotherapy.

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Guided Meditations

Guided meditations on the lamrim

A step-by-step guide to the meditations associated with the lamrim, the gradual path to enlightenment.

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