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 Buddha nature and precious human life
Seeing our potential and the conducive circumstances we have to actualize it.
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The four noble truths
A look at the unsatisfactory nature of cyclic existence and how to practice the noble…
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Rebirth and karma
Understanding rebirth and its relationship to karma, and taking responsibility for our lives.
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Continuation of the discussion of karma
A tragic event near the Abbey introduces understanding how what happens in daily life affects…
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Purifying environmental effects of karma
Discussion of rebirths into war, disease, drought, and poverty, and the effects of the four…
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Building confidence and self-esteem
Ways to overcome low self-esteem and release self-destructive behavior.
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a sadhana of the tradition - Jun 5, 2007
a sadhana of the tradition 1000-armed Chenrezig deity sadhana with guided medit...
The 1000-armed Chenrezig sadhana practice with guided meditation recording.
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Precepts and distorted views
Teachings on wrong beliefs and how that can influence one to act in unrestrained ways.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Anger and other disturbing attitudes
A look at the definition and characteristics of afflictions such as anger, pride, and jealousy,…
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Zopa Herron Meeting breast cancer with the Dharma
A student talks about the four teachings that helped her when she had surgery for…
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Taking the ache out of attachment
Looking at how attachment causes problems and real happiness comes from letting go of attachment.
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Incarcerated people Owning up, but with hope
An incarcerated person talks about the changes he has made in his life since being…
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