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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What is the true meaning of our precious human rebirth? Remembering karma and creating the…
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He meant well, dear
How to meditate on compassion when watching the news generates agitation and anger in your…
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Feeling bad helps our practice
Recognizing that when we feel good, it becomes harder to practice, and having compassion without…
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Dealing with the craving for excitement
Working with the mind that always looks forward to something new and exciting, and looking…
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37 Practices: Verses 25-28
The first four of the six perfections. Retreatants share their experiences and growth.
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Remembering to take the medicine
After recognizing that we're the patients and are the ones that are suffering, we can…
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37 Practices: Verses 22-24
Emptiness - how everything exists by being labeled by mind, and the way we choose…
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How are we different from turkeys?
Discussion with retreatants on how we are like turkeys who, through ignorance and attachment, do…
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What are your non-negotiables?
Retreatants discuss what they can't let go of in their lives, and come to realize…
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37 Practices: Verses 16-21
Humility; enemies are created by anger; learning to slowly chip away at our -o'holic mind.
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Once you start, never stop
Bowing to anyone who creates merit and practices good conduct; a look at what hell…
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Just go free-form
Taking refuge when something strange comes in the mind; how wonderful to be able to…
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