This series explores how the 37 Practices can be divided into four distinct sections: the foundations for practice, what to do about anger, the six perfections, and how to live the practice. 37 Practices - Retreat 1 - 9 37P 1 37P 2 37P 3 37P 4 37P 5 37P 6 37P 7 37P 8 37P 9 Verses 4-11 Download When everything is going well in life, what is … [Read more...] about 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva retreat, pt. 2
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Mahayana Mind Training 9
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. Concluding verses, closing thoughtsDownload Questions from participants, a practical application of taking and sending, … [Read more...] about Mahayana Mind Training 9
Mahayana Mind Training 8
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. Point 7: GuidelinesDownload Difference between commitments and guidelines. Commentary on guidelines, including: using one … [Read more...] about Mahayana Mind Training 8
Mahayana Mind Training 7
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. Point 6: CommitmentDownloadFunction of Buddhist ethics; descriptive v. prescriptive; importance of ethics; benefits of … [Read more...] about Mahayana Mind Training 7
Mahayana Mind Training 6
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. Point 4: Summary and Point 5: ProficiencyDownloadOrigins of lists and reasons for their use in contemporary life; summary … [Read more...] about Mahayana Mind Training 6
Mahayana Mind Training 4
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. Taking and sending, Point 2: Main practiceDownload Knowing whatever arises for what it is; the natural response of … [Read more...] about Mahayana Mind Training 4