purification
Teachings on practices that mitigate the force of our destructive actions, in particular on the four opponent powers. This is a four-step practice involving: 1) regretting our mistake, 2) restoring the relationship by generating a positive attitude towards the one we harmed, 3) resolving to avoid the harmful action in the future, and 4) doing some sort of remedial behavior.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron A modern mandala offering
Explanation of this merit accumulating practice and a contemporary version of the mandala offering prayer.
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How to practice in retreat
General instructions on what to do during and between meditation sessions.
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Purification and emptiness
By complementing purification practice with the meditation on emptiness, we can work to eradicate our…
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The power of determination
Concluding the Vajrasattva practice with the determination not to repeat negative actions gives us the…
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The power of remedial action
Description of the different visualizations in the Vajrasattva practice that purify our negativities.
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Purifying through Vajrasattva
Under the guidance of Vajrasattva, we can begin to purify the non-virtues, afflictions, and broken…
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The power of regret
The Buddhist worldview leads us to generate regret in a new and powerful way.
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Preparing the mind for practice
Exploring the basis upon which we generate refuge and bodhicitta, the first step in the…
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Finding refuge in Vajrasattva
Guided Vajrasattva sadhana followed by instruction on how to engage with purification practice.
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The four opponent actions for healing broken trust
Practical steps to restoring a trusting relationship. The four opponent powers specifically in healing trust…
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Healing broken trust
In trying to repair a relationship where trust has been broken, it's important to be…
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