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Venerable Thubten Chodron Refuge and bodhicitta
The three principal causes for taking refuge—a sense of caution, a sense of confidence, and…
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Hurtful words, healing words
Being mindful of our speech so as to prevent ourselves from harming others.
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Debrief after retreat
Explaining the three vehicles, the actual objects of refuge and how we relate to each.…
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Physical prison versus samsaric prison
Watching the mind's reaction to food. Looking at attachment, seeing where it leads us. Examining…
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Create karma, accumulate merit, apply antidote
Working on concepts of karma, emptiness, attachment in the retreat. An analytical meditation of what…
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Questions about initiation and meditation
Rejoicing in receiving the Vajrasattva initiation from Lama Zopa. Clarifying various aspects of the meditation…
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Initial experiences of retreatants
Working through different states of mind and restless energy, changing the way we move in…
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A content and disciplined retreat mind
Using the retreat time to develop a healthier way of looking at our behavior. The…
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Rebirth: Is it really possible?
Examining one of the key concepts in the Buddhist worldview, which is that we are…
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A Buddhist perspective on friends
Buddhist teachings offer youth helpful tips in dealing with friendships: difficult friends, peer pressure, how…
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