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How to act when afflictions arise
Covers Verses 46-54 of Chapter 5 discussing skilful ways to act when afflictions arise
View PostReceiving an initiation
What does it mean to receive a tantric initiation? Types of initiation and the qualities…
View PostThe four purities and four classes of tantra
Ordinary view and ordinary grasping are obstacles to tantric practice.
View PostUnique features to tantra
The unique features of tantra as compared to the Paramitayana teachings.
View PostLiving a happy life: Covid or not
How we can use the pandemic experience in a positive way, to change, develop talents,…
View PostWhat is samsara and nirvana?
The proper foundation on which we should practice tantra and the meaning of samsara, nirvana,…
View PostThe root afflictions: Anger
Continuing teaching from Chapter 3, explaining four types of clinging, what is anger and how…
View PostThe eight worldly concerns
An outline of the eight worldly concerns, what happens at death and the three unfortunate…
View PostAwareness of our body and speech
Covering Verses 5.34-45, discussing how we can use mindfulness and introspection to assess how we…
View PostPreparing for death
Various spiritual practices to help us prepare for our own and others' death.
View PostDealing with grief
The mindfulness of death practice and how to deal with grief over losing loved ones.
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