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 Questions and answers about karma
The importance of purification and becoming more aware of our misdeeds.
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Collective karma
An explanation of collective karma and how we should be careful and clear about the…
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Incarcerated people Release from prison: Shock or growth?
A hard-earned experience of over 20 years in prison and a clear-eyed assessment of what…
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The 10 virtues
Becoming conscious of the virtues can support your motivation to increase your merit.
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The four general characteristics of karma
Observing cause and effect helps to understand the development of positive and negative results.
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Purifying our negativities
How to use the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of taking refuge to purify our negativities.
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How to see the guru
How to purify our relationship with our spiritual mentors when engaging in the preliminary practice…
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Taking refuge in the guru
How to take refuge in the guru as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro) of…
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Contemplating impermanence
Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…
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Preliminary practice (ngöndro) overview
An introduction to the practices that help clear and purify our minds so that we…
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Chapter 4: Verses 1-8
A review of chapters 1-3, and how the true purpose of our life is to…
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The mind and body in meditation
A discussion on mindfulness, antidotes to lethargy and sleepiness, proper meditation posture and dealing with…
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