Sravasti Abbey

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Refuge Ngöndro

Refuge Ngondro Retreat instructions

The refuge ngondro practice and tips on how to work with the mind during the…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Developing conviction in karma

What it means to have conviction in karma. The four principles of karma. The four…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 2: Verses 124-136

By decreasing our faults, like lying and greed, and enhancing our good qualities, we can…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Facing our faults

It's not enough to talk about the Dharma we know, it's about being a sincere…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: Refuge in the Three Jewels

A stable refuge comes from understanding the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. By strengthening our refuge…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

“Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 2 q...

Discussion of quiz part 2 questions 19-21 to review verses from Chapter 1. An explanation…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: Two meditations on death

Using the nine-point death meditation and imagining our own death to help us lead a…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

“Precious Garland” review: Quiz question...

The review of Chapter 1 verses continues with a discussion of questions 19-22 from part…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: The actual meditation session

A review of the points of the text on the meditation session, between session activities…

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