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Venerable Thubten Chodron “Letter to a Friend”: Verses 34-39 review
Commentary on verses 34 to 39 of Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend,” which are about…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Medicine Buddha retreat: Questions and answers
Responses to questions on the Medicine Buddha practice and Dharma practice topics, including rebirth, mantras,…
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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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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 25-33 review
Commentary on verses about the perfections of concentration and wisdom. Also explanation of verses about…
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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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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 19-24 review
Commentary on verses 19 to 24 of Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend.” on the perfections…
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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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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 9-18 review
Commentary on verses that explain the far-reaching practices of generosity, ethical conduct, and fortitude in…
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Medicine Buddha sadhana explained
Explanation of the Medicine Buddha sadhana, including the purpose of reciting sadhanas,
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 1-8 review
A review of verses 1 to 8 including the prologue, six recollections that generate faith,…
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The symbolism of Medicine Buddha
A review of the five lay precepts, and explanation of the symbolism of Medicine Buddha.
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Auxiliary afflictions in the Pali tradition
Teaching from Chapter 3, describing the auxiliary afflictions from the Pali tradition.
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