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 Jigme The four opponent powers in daily life
Using the four opponent powers to purify negative actions during daily activities.
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Power of remedial action: Methods
Six methods of applying remedial action to counteract our non-virtuous deeds.
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Power of remedial action: The antidote
The third of the four opponent powers, the power of remedial action, is the actual…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Power of regret: Identifying the causes
Beginning to see that all negative actions, the afflictions, and their results arise from causes…
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The power of regret: Our motivations
Examining our motivations through mindfulness and introspective awareness helps generate regret.
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Power of regret: Understanding karma
Generating regret depends on our understanding of karma and its effects.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The power of reliance: Bodhicitta
The importance of the altruistic attitude to attain awakening for the benefit of all beings.
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa The four opponent powers: Part 2
Finishing a short overview of the four opponent powers for purifying harmful actions, we look…
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The four opponent powers: Part 1
An overview of the four opponent powers, the benefits of doing purification practice, and a…
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Confidence in purification
Developing confidence in purification can be achieved by relying on the Buddhas, our teachers, and…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Spiritual washing machine
The role of purification in retreat and in our daily spiritual practice.
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Four immeasurables and seven-limb prayer
Teachings on how the preliminary practices helps us transform our mind away from afflictions.
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