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 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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a sadhana of the tradition - Jul 18, 2006
a sadhana of the tradition Vajrasattva sadhana
The Vajrasattva sadhana for purification.
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Feelings that arise while doing purification
The second of three talks on the practice of prostrations to the 35 buddhas offers…
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Incarcerated people Joys of taking the bodhisattva vows
An incarcerated person shares the impact of taking the bodhisattva vows on his Dharma practice.
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Living an authentic life
Overcoming afflictions enables us to stop living under their control, and to gain clarity and…
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Karma and decision-making
Understanding karma shapes the decisions that we make regarding our body, speech and mind.
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How to do the prostration practice
The first of three talks introducing the purification practice of making prostrations to each of…
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The meaning and purpose of renunciation
Examining our experiences through the lens of the Buddha's teachings will give rise to a…
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Scars and catharsis
An incarcerated person is asked to confront the results of his actions.
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How to deal with sickness
Until liberation from rebirth, illness is unavoidable. In the meantime, we can use the Dharma…
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Path of purification: Daily practice
Investigating the benefits of daily spiritual practice, taking refuge and precepts, as well as an…
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Path of purification: Vajrasattva practice
Introduction to the Vajrasattva practice including how to visualize and the meaning of the mantra,…
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