Prayers and Practices
Buddhist prayers and ritual practices to steer our thoughts and actions in a beneficial direction.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Verses before meals
Pausing before meals and reflecting on the kindness of those who provide our food helps…
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Kelsang Gyatso, the Seventh Dalai Lama - Apr 16, 2010
A Song of the Four Mindfulnesses
These verses serve as a reminder to let go of critical thoughts, cultivate compassion, and…
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41 Prayers to Cultivate Bodhicitta
A Mahayana prayer for daily life from the Flower Ornament Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra).
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Shantideva
- Mar 11, 2008
Dedication from “Engaging in the Deeds of Bodh...
Dedicating for the well-being and happiness of all sentient beings, with an inspiring final verse.
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History of the eight Mahayana precepts
We take the precepts to stop gross harm to sentient beings and to reduce distractions…
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Motivation for taking the eight Mahayana precepts
A description of the benefits of taking each of the eight Mahayana precepts and the…
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Explanation of the extensive offering practice
An explanation of the symbolism of the extensive offerings practice; imagining vast offerings in order…
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Recovering after Hurricane Wilma
Advice to a Buddhist group on developing renunciation and bodhicitta in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo
- Apr 16, 2005
The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
Verses on developing the qualities of a bodhisattva by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo, plus a recording…
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Prayers for Asian Tsunami victims
Advice to a Dharma student on prayers and practices that can be done to benefit…
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Extraordinary aspiration: The seven-limb practice
A powerful practice from the King of Prayers that can be done daily to purify…
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