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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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

Purpose of request to Chenrezig

The distinction between aspirations and prayers versus we putting the efforts to listen to teaching,…

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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

Seven-limb prayer and mandala offering

How transforming our attitudes to giving and rejoicing the good qualities and conditions of others…

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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

Four immeasurables and seven-limb prayer

Teachings on how the preliminary practices helps us transform our mind away from afflictions.

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An image of white tara.
White Tara

White Tara deity sadhana with guided meditation

White Tara sadhana with guided meditation and audio recordings of the mantras.

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Thangka image of Green Tara.
Green Tara

Long Green Tara sadhana with guided meditation

The version of the Tara sadhana used during the 2009-2010 Green Tara Winter Retreat along…

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Image of Vajrasattva
Vajrasattva

Vajrasattva meditation and recitation

An explanation by Lati Rinpoche of the purification practice of the Vajrasattva sadhana, including the…

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Image of Medicine Buddha in black n white.
Medicine Buddha

Medicine Buddha deity sadhana with guided meditation

Medicine Buddha sadhana text with audio recording of guided meditation.

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