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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vow 11

A discussion about improving mental clarity, memory, concentration, and self-confidence, followed by a teaching on…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Power of resolve: Rooted in regret

Inextricably linked with the power of regret, the power of determination is explored here through…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Power of resolve: Abandoning non-virtue

In the fourth of the opponent powers, the power of determination, we take responsibility for…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 8-10

The first of the vows concerning far-reaching ethical conduct have to do with our relationship…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Purifying non-virtue: Wrong views

An in-depth look at the non-virtue of holding wrong views as well as the simultaneous…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 6-7

Explanation of the bodhisattva precepts to avoid not accepting gifts and not teaching the Dharma…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Purifying non-virtue: Malice

An in-depth look at the non-virtue of malice; what makes it a complete action and…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Purifying non-virtue: Coveting

An in-depth look at the non-virtue of coveting; what lies behind it and its karmic…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 4-5

Bringing the precepts into real life situations and an explanation of when not following a…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Purifying non-virtues of mind

A brief overview of the non-virtues of mind and how studying karma can clarify confusion…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 2-4

Auxiliary precepts covering not respecting one's seniors, following strong desire and dissatisfaction, and not answering…

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Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2011-12

Purifying harsh speech and idle talk

Exploring the non-virtues of harsh speech and idle talk, their habituation in our minds as…

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