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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Retreat discussion on topics such as the four distortions, how anger destroys merit, using pain…
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37 Practices: Verses 1-3
Making the lamrim personal, changing environments to change negative habits, and relaxing as we see…
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Panic fear, wisdom fear, and the adrenaline rush
Discussion with retreatants on the proper way to use the death meditation, the I that…
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Monastic practices
A discussion among Western and Asian monastics highlights some of the practices in their particular…
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Preparing for Vajrasattva retreat
Preparatory instructions, including explanations of purification, visualization, practicing in retreat, and mantra recitation.
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Medicine Buddha practice for the deceased
Medicine Buddha practice for the recently deceased differs slightly from the standard practice. Beautiful visualizations…
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A sadhana of the tradition - May 26, 2000
A sadhana of the tradition Manjushri deity sadhana with guided meditation
The sadhana for the practice of Manjushri and recording of guided front-generation Manjushri meditation.
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a sadhana of the tradition
- Feb 22, 1993
Meditation on the Buddha
Step-by-step meditation on the Buddha. This includes reciting verses and contemplating good qualities you aspire…
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