Manjushri Retreat (2022)
Teachings on the three types of compassion from Chandrakirti's Supplement to the Middle Way given during the weeklong Manjushri retreat held at Sravasti Abbey in 2022.
Holding a retreat mind
Venerable Thubten Chodron Three ways to visualize Manjushri and how to set up a proper retreat environment.
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The meaning of compassion
What compassion means, the three kinds of suffering that warrant compassion, and compassion’s connection to fortitude and wisdom.
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The far-reaching attitude of equanimity
The importance of rejoicing in the success of others, and on the happiness gained from living with equanimity.
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Great compassion and nondual awareness
The three causes of bodhisattvas and nuances of the realization of emptiness.
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Three kinds of compassion
Commentary on verses 1 and 2 of Chandrakirti’s "Homage to Great Compassion."
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Cutting through the mundane mind
Questions and answers on how visualization and mantra recitation support our spiritual practice.
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Compassion observing sentient beings
Unpacking verse 3 of Chandrakirti’s "Homage to great compassion."
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Giving up our poor-quality view
Dismantling low self-esteem through Buddhist psychology and tantric techniques.
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Compassion observing phenomena
A teaching on compassion observing phenomena based on Chandrakirti’s homage to great compassion.
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Relating to the Buddha of wisdom
How to correctly view and relate to the deity and our spiritual mentor within tantric practice.
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Compassion observing the unapprehendable
A teaching on compassion observing the unapprehendable based on Chandrakirti’s homage to great compassion.
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