Contemporary perspective on the three pillars of Vajrayana practice. Guru, part 1 - GDP2DownloadComments on the teacher-student relationship, the responsibilities of the teacher and student, methods that teachers use to reveal presence, provide instruction, and point out student’s internal material TRANSCRIPT Section 1 Yesterday evening … [Read more...] about Guru, Deity, Protector 2
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Four Immeasurables – class 1
Does right livelihood mean having a noble profession? Is right action determined by intention or outcome? These teachings explore walking the eightfold path. Recorded during a 2010 class in Los Angeles. Introduction Download The context for the four immeasurables in Buddhist practice, how they differ from other emotions including … [Read more...] about Four Immeasurables – class 1
Then and Now
In-depth series of teachings on The Jewel Ornament of Liberation and how practitioners in today’s world might approach traditional texts written hundreds of years ago. Course Introduction DownloadStudying ancient texts in modern times; three approaches: study/reflection/practice; texts to be covered; looking for the questions behind the answers; … [Read more...] about Then and Now
Mind Training – Santa Fe 10
Teachings on the practices and principals regarding mind training, ranging from making adversity the path to awakening, taking and sending, the four kayas, and the five forces in daily life. Direct Awareness, Taking & Sending DownloadVajrayana approach to taking and sending; exploring imbalances in experience; moving right into … [Read more...] about Mind Training – Santa Fe 10
Mind Training – Santa Fe 11
Teachings on the practices and principals regarding mind training, ranging from making adversity the path to awakening, taking and sending, the four kayas, and the five forces in daily life. Application DownloadParticipant’s experience and questions; resting attention in experience; letting patterns open to you; resting in the experience of … [Read more...] about Mind Training – Santa Fe 11
Mahayana Mind Training 2
Mind training is a way to clear away self-cherishing through meditation practices involving presence, energy transformation, and purification. These teachings provide a detailed look at mind training and related practices. Origin of Mind Training in Seven Points, Point 1: Groundwork Download Education, training, and learning in … [Read more...] about Mahayana Mind Training 2