sadhana
A sadhana is a meditation practice associated with a particular buddha. Detailed instructions are included in a written text that one follows in order to meditate on that buddha.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Medicine Buddha sadhana
Continuing the explanation of the Medicine Buddha sadhana and answering questions about the practice.
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What to expect in retreat
How to overcome challenges during meditation and an overview of the lamrim.
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Introduction to Medicine Buddha
An introduction to the Medicine Buddha practice outlining who he is and explaining the mantra.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Introduction to Vajrasattva practice
Explaining the Vajrasattva sadhana and how the process of purification works.
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How to free your mind: The Tara sadhana and countera...
Using antidotes to counteract the eight inner dangers.
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Amitabha retreat: Who is Amitabha?
An introduction to Amitabha and the purpose of this practice.
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Medicine Buddha’s unshakable resolves 1-6
Part one of the explanation of the Medicine Buddha’s unshakable resolves—resolves 1 though 6. Also…
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Medicine Buddha healing visualizations
Continued explanation of the request section of the Medicine Buddha sadhana and the healing visualizations…
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The psychological mechanism of making request prayers
The psychological mechanism of making requests in the Medicine Buddha sadhana. Also, how adversity is…
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Practicing fortitude in daily life
How to let go of anger and practice fortitude in daily life. Continued explanation of…
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Medicine Buddha sadhana explained
Explanation of the Medicine Buddha sadhana, including the purpose of reciting sadhanas,
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