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Scriptures taught by the Buddha describing the Vajrayana practice. A means to becoming a fully awakened Buddha through identity with meditational deities.
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The power of Nyung Ne with questions and answers
What it means to take refuge during the Nyung Ne practice. Answers to questions on…
View PostAmitabha practice: Refuge visualization
A description of the refuge visualization for the Amitabha Buddha practice.
View PostEnsuring our connection with the teachings and teacher
The last three limbs of the seven-limb practice in the context of the Amitabha Buddha…
View PostThe power of rejoicing
The seven-limb practice in the context of the Amitabha sadhana, explaining the rich benefits of…
View PostThe practice of confession
Part of a series of short commentaries on the Amitabha sadhana given in preparation for…
View PostBowing and making offerings to Amitabha
The seven-limb prayer as part of the Amitabha sadhana: the practices of bowing and making…
View PostCauses for pure land rebirth
Reviewing the four causes for rebirth in Amitabha’s pure land.
View PostAmitabha practice: Pure land rebirth
What it’s like to be reborn in Amitabha’s Pure Land, Sukhavati.
View PostAmitabha practice across traditions
Background on the bodhisattva Amitabha, rebirth in his pure land, and Amitabha practices across Buddhist…
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