sadhana

A sadhana is a meditation practice associated with a particular buddha. Detailed instructions are included in a written text that one follows in order to meditate on that buddha.

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Wooden Kuan Yin statue on a pedestal with an aura of light around it.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2013

Branches of increasing merit

We can make our merit flourish by rejoicing in others' merit and perfectly dedicating it…

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Wooden Kuan Yin statue on a pedestal with an aura of light around it.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2013

Dependent arising in the sadhana

The seven-limb prayer and emptiness meditation in the context of the Chenrezig sadhana.

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2012-13

Finding refuge in Vajrasattva

Guided Vajrasattva sadhana followed by instruction on how to engage with purification practice.

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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

Purpose of request to Chenrezig

The distinction between aspirations and prayers versus we putting the efforts to listen to teaching,…

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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

Seven-limb prayer and mandala offering

How transforming our attitudes to giving and rejoicing the good qualities and conditions of others…

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Four-Armed Chenrezig stained-glass window.
Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2011

Four immeasurables and seven-limb prayer

Teachings on how the preliminary practices helps us transform our mind away from afflictions.

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