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Venerable Thubten Chodron The four immeasurables
An explanation of the prayer of the four immeasurables that is included in the White…
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Mantras and symbols
Answers to questions on mantra, the White Tara sadhana, and the symbolism of White Tara's…
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Motivation and our dignity
Examining how to relate to institutions and authority in a clear, honest, and constructive way,…
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Motivation and karma
Setting the proper motivation is not just for meditation sessions but for activities between sessions…
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Life force and the four elements
Questions and answers regarding "life force" and the "four elements" in the Tara sadhana.
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Bodhicitta motivation
The bodhicitta motivation is crucial to our practice. Self-centered thinking limits us and holds us…
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What is retreat?
Valuable advice for doing retreat—working with the mind, with pain, how to visualize, how to…
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Who is White Tara?
As an introduction to retreat, an explanation of who White Tara is and what she…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The three characteristics
Understanding the three characteristics of cyclic existence can help us to see things more realistically.
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