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Statute of Vajrasattva.
Vajrasattva

Vajrasattva reflections

A reflection by a student on value of the Vajrasattva sadhana as a purification practice.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

The power of reliance: Refuge

Restoring our relationship to the Three Jewels by taking refuge in Vajrasattva.

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Making friends with ourselves

If we can't see good qualities in ourselves, how are we going to see them…

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Grounds and Paths

Far-reaching meditative stabilization and wisdom

Explanation of the far-reaching practices of meditative stabilization and wisdom.

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Religious harmony: Diversity is beneficial

The benefits of interfaith dialogue and the shared values of different spiritual traditions.

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

The four immeasurable attitudes

Explanation of what the four immeasurable attitudes are and how we can use them to…

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Zopa in a meeting at the Abbey.
Life at Sravasti Abbey

Supporting monastics in the West

Long-time practitioner Kathleen Herron (also known as Zopa) shares her Dharma adventures as a lay…

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Group photo of monastics.
Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings

Building community the monastic way

Monastics of different traditions discussed the importance of harmonious community life and ways in which…

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A gril sitting at the summit of the tallest dune at sunset
On Cultivating Virtue

Reflecting on precious human life

When we contemplate the freedoms and fortunes we have in our lives, we learn not…

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Four Truths for the Aryas

The four distortions: Who do you think you are?

We feel there is a real "me," but where is this self when we search?

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Four Truths for the Aryas

The four distortions: No ability to bring lasting ha...

Lasting happiness comes from transforming our minds, not external things and people.

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Four Truths for the Aryas

The four distortions: Subtle impermanence

A discussion about subtle impermanence and how things are changing in every moment.

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