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. Introduction - Mind Training in Seven Points Download Overview of different meditation practices: presence, energy … [Read more...] about Mahayana Mind Training
Training
Guru, Deity, Protector
Contemporary perspective on the three pillars of Vajrayana practice. Opening talk of retreat, part 1 - GDP1 DownloadRetreat structure and intention, comments on the Vajrayana path – how it is different and the same, how it is based on compassion and emptiness, which naturally evolve into mindfulness and presence. TRANSCRIPT Section … [Read more...] about Guru, Deity, Protector
Five Elements / Five Dakinis
Dakini practice — a way to refine experience and raise energy. Session 1 Download Dakini practice as a way of refining experience, comparison with Mahamudra practice; dakini practice as tool to raise energy; review of elements in relationship to emotional patterns and as descriptions of experience; nature of dakinis: “know dakinis to … [Read more...] about Five Elements / Five Dakinis
Death: Friend or Foe
Contemplating death may seem like a morbid exercise yet this practice not only helps you accept the changes you experience throughout life but brings richness to your everyday experience. Introduction Download Value of contemplating death and impermance; accept change and not hold on to what’s time has passed; sit in the whole mess; … [Read more...] about Death: Friend or Foe
Chö
Chö, the Tibetan word for cutting, can be defined as using difficult experiences to develop your ability to be awake and clear in whatever life throws at you. This series explores Chö's origins in the Diamond Sutra, its relationship to Taking and Sending, and daily prayers and practices. Introduction Download Origins of Chö from the Diamond … [Read more...] about Chö
Awakening From Belief 1
Awakening From Belief Menu AFB 1 AFB 2 AFB 3 AFB 4 AFB 5 AFB 6 AFB 7 AFB 8 AFB 9 AFB 10 AFB 11 Part 1DownloadKen: A pleasure to be here finally. The misadventures in Chicago were a wonderful example of the cost of efficiency. Everybody was on the plane, we were taxiing towards the runway. They put us into a holding zone, did a quick calculation and … [Read more...] about Awakening From Belief 1