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Green Tara Serial 00023Serial: SP-00023 The talk outlines the practice of reciting the Tara sadhana for spiritual protection, empowerment, and achieving enlightenment. Through the recitation of prayers and generation of Bodhicitta, practitioners seek Tara's guidance... Time, Practice, Obstacles |
Oct 20 1991 Tape 3 Cupertino California |
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Green Tara Q&A Serial 00024Serial: SP-00024 The talk discusses the challenges in translating the Green Tara mantra and the significance of reciting it, emphasizing the benefits gained from both the act of recitation and deeper understanding through commentaries like... Practice, Time, Suffering |
Oct 20 1991 Tape 4 Cupertino California |
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Green Tara Serial 00019Serial: SP-00019 The talk revolves around the practices and visualizations associated with the Green Tara meditation, emphasizing motivation, concentration, and stage practices like Kriya Tantra and Anuttara Yoga Tantra. It details the steps for... Time, Offering, Practice |
Oct 19 1991 Tape 1 Cupertino California |
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Green Tara Serial 00020Serial: SP-00020 The talk primarily focuses on the powerful protective and transformative capabilities of Green Tara as described in the verses of her praise. It examines how her mantras and iconography symbolize the overcoming of obstacles and... Obstacles, Time, Work |
Oct 19 1991 Tape 2 Cupertino California |
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Manjushri Sapan Guruyoga Serial 00030Serial: SP-00030 The talk emphasizes the spiritual journey towards gaining wisdom and realizing selflessness through dedicated practice in Dharma, reflecting on teachings provided over several days. It underscores the importance of moral conduct... Practice, Time, Wisdom |
Jul 02 1989 Tape 2 |
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A Buddhist View on Befriending and Defending Animals Serial 00029Serial: SP-00029 In a lecture focusing on a Buddhist perspective on animal rights, the subject of befriending and defending animals is thoroughly explored. Key Buddhist teachings and historical examples are discussed, emphasizing the moral and... Cultivation, Peace, Sanctuary, Delusion, Priest, Gratitude, Observe, Patience, Ego, Freedom... |
Jun 29 1989 Tape 1 |
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Emptiness and Compassion: Public Talk Serial 00058Serial: SP-00058 The talk explores the relationship between emptiness and compassion within Buddhist practice, focusing on developing love, altruism, and an understanding of emptiness to achieve enlightenment. It outlines a gradual meditative... Love, Compassion, Suffering |
Nov 13 1988 |
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Emptiness and Compassion: Retreat Serial 00028Serial: SP-00028 The talk primarily examines the concepts of emptiness and compassion within Zen practice, highlighting the union of wisdom and skillful means through the visualization of deities such as Jetsun Dronma, Tara, and Chenrezig. It... Practice, Time, Meditation |
Nov 13 1988 Tape 4 |
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Emptiness and Compassion Retreat Serial 00027Serial: SP-00027 The talk focuses on the visualization and recitation practices associated with the meditation on Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, highlighting the importance of mantra recitation, including Om Mani Padme Hum, and... Practice, Time, Breath |
Nov 13 1988 Tape 3 |
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Visualization and Mantra in Buddhist Meditation Serial 00059Serial: SP-00059 The talk delves into the nature of the mind within Buddhist meditation, emphasizing its inherent emptiness due to the absence of descriptive characteristics such as location, size, or color. It also discusses the multiplicity of... Suffering, Practice, Compassion |
Nov 12 1988 Tape 2 |
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Emptiness and Compassion: Retreat Serial 00026Serial: SP-00026 The talk focuses on the importance of developing conviction in the accumulation of merit and wisdom necessary to attain Buddhahood. The practice involves purifying negative karmic tendencies through engaging in bhakti, harnessing... Emptiness, Wisdom, Consciousness |
Nov 12 1988 Tape 2 |
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Visualization and Mantra in Buddhist Meditation Serial 00035Serial: SP-00035 The talk centers around the practice of visualization and mantra within Buddhist meditation, with an emphasis on the Vajrayana path. It explains the process of recognizing the illusory nature of reality, the importance of... Practice, Buddha Nature, Work |
Nov 11 1988 Tape 1? |
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Parting from the 4 Attachments Serial 00036Serial: SP-00036 The talk addresses the practice of 'Parting from the Four Attachments,' which entails abandoning both personal welfare and clinging to phenomena. The discussion elaborates on cultivating bodhicitta and the Mahayana perspective,... Suffering, Compassion, Love |
Nov 10 1988 Part 2 |
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Parting from the 4 Attachments Serial 00037Serial: SP-00037 The talk explores the teachings of "Parting from the Four Attachments" from the Sakya tradition, attributed to the patriarch Sakya Kunga Nyingpo. It includes a historical recount of the Sakya lineage, detailing the foundation of... Suffering, Samsara, Attachment |
Nov 08 1988 Part 1 |
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Benefits of Meditation for Self and Others Serial 00004Serial: SP-00004 The talk focuses on establishing a personal meditation practice that benefits both oneself and others. The speaker emphasizes the importance of creating a conducive environment for meditation, discussing factors such as location... Practice, Time, Compassion |
Apr 18 1988 Tape 1 |
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Green Tara Practice Serial 00022Serial: SP-00022 The talk discusses Green Tara practice, emphasizing the significance of regular meditation and mantra recitation. The session includes guidance on visualization techniques, wherein practitioners envision their deity form... Commitment, Time |
Apr 17 1988 Tape 2 |
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Green Tara Practice Serial 00021Serial: SP-00021 The talk addresses the Green Tara practice, focusing on correcting textual pagination errors and providing detailed instructions for the meditation process, emphasizing the visualization and recitation methods. It outlines the... Practice, Meditation, Time |
Apr 17 1988 Tape 1 |
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Benefits of Meditation for Self and Others Serial 00003Serial: SP-00003 The talk focuses on the effective approach to meditation, emphasizing the importance of commitment, adaptability, and non-attachment to experiences during practice. It discusses the phenomenon of Nyaam, transient experiences in... Buddha, Practice |
Apr 16 1988 Tape 2 |
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Visualization in Vajrayana Practice Serial 00002Serial: SP-00002 The talk explores the adaptation of Vajrayana visualization practices, specifically the iconography of deities, from Indian Buddhist origins to Tibetan traditions. It discusses how these practices are being assimilated into... Time, Work, Buddhism |
Apr 16 1988 Tape 2 |
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Visualization in Vajrayana Practice Serial 00005Serial: SP-00005 The talk explores the visualization and recitation practices in introductory Vajrayana Buddhism, focusing on Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, as a central figure in deity meditation. Deity meditation often begins... Practice, Meditation, Compassion |
Apr 16 1988 Tape 1 |
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Women and Buddhism Serial 00001Serial: SP-00001 The talk examines the historical and contemporary roles of women in Buddhism, emphasizing that Buddhist teachings inherently make no gender distinctions, although cultural contexts have influenced gender roles within the practice... Practice, Time, Buddhism |
Apr 15 1988 Tape 1 |
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Women and Buddhism Serial 00006Serial: SP-00006 The talk examines the general perception of male dominance and potential suppression of women's rights in Eastern cultures, contrasted with personal experience indicating otherwise. It concludes with an expression of hope that... |
Apr 15 1988 Tape 2 |
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Vajrayogini Serial 00098Serial: SP-00098 The talk focuses on two distinct methods for realizing the nature of ultimate reality, particularly the nature of one's own mind, as discussed in the Vajrayogini teachings. The indirect method is mentioned briefly, while the... Buddha, Time, Offering |
Oct 31 1985 |
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Vajrayogini: Extraordinary Meditation beyond Thought and Q&A Serial 00097Serial: SP-00097 The talk explores the teachings of Vajrayogini, particularly the "Extraordinary Meditation Beyond Thought," a method for attaining rebirth in Vajrayogini's Buddha realm. Emphasis is placed on the profoundness of the Vajrayogini... Practice, Meditation, Time |
Oct 30 1985 |
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Vajrayogini Serial 00096Serial: SP-00096 The talk focuses on the detailed visualization practices of Vajrayogini during the poha, or consciousness transference practice, particularly at the time of death. It distinguishes between common and uncommon practices,... Practice, Time, Buddha |
Oct 29 1985 |
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Vajrayogini :Uncommon Meditation beyond Thought Serial 00092Serial: SP-00092 The talk elaborates on the Vajrayogini teachings, focusing on the advanced practice known as the "process of completion." This practice emphasizes meditating on the central vein in the body, believed to be the essence of the... Time, Practice, Meditation |
Oct 28 1985 |
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Vajrayogini 9th Meditation: Recitation of Mantra Serial 00095Serial: SP-00095 The talk focuses on the practice and teachings of the Vajrayogini, particularly the ninth yoga, which involves the recitation of mantras and the visualization processes related to the body mandala. The teaching emphasizes the... Practice, Time, Meditation |
Oct 27 1985 |
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Vajrayogini Parts 6, 7, 8 Serial 00094Serial: SP-00094 The talk revolves around advanced Vajrayana practices, focusing on the visualization and meditation techniques associated with the deity Vajrayogini. The discussion emphasizes the importance of purification and transformation... Time, Practice, Wisdom |
Oct 26 1985 Parts 6, 7, 8 ff. |
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Vajrayogini Q&A, Serial 00093 Part BSerial: SP-00093B The talk discusses the importance of maintaining a Dharma center to foster spiritual practice and enhance community engagement, stressing the collective benefit derived from group activities and ritual recitations. It emphasizes... Practice, Time, Happiness |
Oct 25 1985 B |
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Vajrayogini Q&A, Serial 00093Serial: SP-00093A This talk addresses the nuances of Vajrayogini practice, focusing on visualization, the balance between creation and completion stages, and the intricacies of sadhana recitation. Discussion includes the risks of bypassing... Practice, Time, Offering |
Oct 24 1985 A |
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Hevajra Sadhana Serial 00007Serial: SP-00007 The talk explores the symbolism and practices within the Hevajra Sadhana, focusing on the purification of body and mind to achieve enlightenment through visualization and mantra. It elaborates on the significance of the six... Time, Wisdom, Enlightenment |
Oct 15 1985 Tape 2 |
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Hevajra Sadhana Serial 00008Serial: SP-00008 The talk discusses the practice of the Hevajra Sadhana, emphasizing the importance of turning one's mind from worldly attachments to the Dharma. It stresses the necessity of a proper foundation for the practice, including... Time, Enlightenment, Buddha |
Oct 14 1985 Tape 1 |
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Hevajra Sadhana Serial 00038Serial: SP-00038 The talk explores the Hevajra Sadhana, emphasizing the symbolism of the six bone ornaments adorning Hevajra and their connection to purified vision through Vajrayana practice. The discussion elaborates on the transformation of... Time, Wisdom, Enlightenment |
Oct 14 1985 Tape 2 |
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Hevajra Sadhana Serial 00039Serial: SP-00039 This talk provides an in-depth explanation of the Hevajra sadhana, emphasizing its foundational prerequisites, such as turning the mind away from worldly attachments and adopting a fully dedicated approach to the spiritual path.... Time, Enlightenment, Buddha |
Oct 14 1985 Tape 1 |
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Third Turning of the Wheel of Dharma Serial 00013Serial: SP-00013 The talk discusses the Third Turning of the Wheel of Dharma, focusing on teachings attributed to different phases of Buddhist instruction. It explains the progression from the initial teachings of the Four Noble Truths aimed at... Consciousness, Enlightenment, Duality |
Feb 08 1985 |
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Second Turning of the Wheel of Dharma Serial 00015Serial: SP-00015 This talk primarily explores the Second Turning of the Wheel of Dharma, focusing on the Mahayana path and its fundamental teaching of emptiness. It covers the visualization practices and mindset conducive to receiving Mahayana... Practice, Enlightenment, Buddha |
Feb 06 1985 |
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First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma Serial 00014Serial: SP-00014 The talk explores the profound teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni's first turning of the wheel of Dharma, emphasizing the Mahayana path aimed at achieving full enlightenment for all sentient beings. It details the three turnings of... Suffering, Buddha, Time |
Feb 04 1985 |
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Interviews with Dezhung Rinpoche, Serial 00010Serial: SP-00010 The talk extensively discusses the practice of Mahamudra meditation, emphasizing non-duality and the intrinsic emptiness of thoughts. Key points include the importance of understanding visualization without attachment,... Practice, Anger, Time |
Jan 01 1985 DR69 |
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Amitabha Sleep Yoga Serial 00077Serial: SP-00077 The discussion centers on the Amitabha Sleep Yoga, a practice preparing for death to ensure rebirth in Amitabha Buddha's realm. It includes detailed instructions on visualizing Amitabha Buddha, the purification of one's own... Buddha, Time, Practice |
Jul 31 1984 |
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Tsembupa Avalokitesvara, Serial 00080Serial: SP-00080 The talk focuses on the practice of meditation aiming for purity of vision, as highlighted in the Tsembupa Avalokitesvara tradition. It examines the transformative potential of diligent meditation practice, comparing levels of... Practice, Time, Yoga |
Jul 19 1984 |
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Tsembupa Avalokitesvara, Serial 00081Serial: SP-00081 The talk focuses on the meditation system of Sambhupa Avalokitesvara as imparted by Vajrayogini, emphasizing the stages of practice with special attention to the Process of Completion. Key points include the integration of... Meditation, Practice, Posture |
Jul 17 1984 |
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Tsembupa Avalokitesvara, Serial 00078Serial: SP-00078 The talk focuses on the meditation practices and visualizations involving Guru Vajradhara and Avalokitesvara, specifically detailing the processes involved in tantric initiation and achieving non-duality with enlightened beings.... Meditation, Time, Offering |
Jul 12 1984 Tape 3 |
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Tsembupa Avalokitesvara, Serial 00079Serial: SP-00079 The talk delves into the practice of guru yoga within the context of the Tsembupa Avalokitesvara meditation system, emphasizing its significance for acquiring spiritual realizations and blessings from the teacher, which are... Time, Offering, Meditation |
Jul 10 1984 |
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The Spirit of the Mahayana Serial 00031Serial: SP-00031 This talk explores the theme of generating bodhicitta, emphasizing the purification of the mind and the visualization of pure reality. It details the preliminary qualifications and key practices for entering the Dharma path,... Vow, Faith, Practice |
May 17 1984 2nd session (1st intro) New York City |
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The Spirit of Mahayana Buddhism, Serial 00032Serial: SP-00032 The talk explores the essential teachings of Buddhism with a particular focus on the "18 favorable conditions" crucial for practicing the Dharma. It emphasizes the preciousness of human life and the difficulties in encountering... Buddha, Time, Samsara |
May 15 1984 4th session New York City |
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The Spirit of the Mahayana, Serial 00033Serial: SP-00033 The talk explores the Mahayana teachings, specifically focusing on interdependent origination. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of understanding both outer and inner interdependent origins to fully grasp the essence of... Consciousness, Ordination |
May 13 1984 3rd session New York City |
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The Spirit of Mahayana Buddhism Serial 00034Serial: SP-00034 The talk emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus and avoiding distractions when receiving spiritual teachings, citing the necessity of correct mental posture akin to a container capable of fully retaining content. The... Time, Buddha, Practice |
May 03 1984 1st session New York City |
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Green Tara: How to Practice Serial 00018Serial: SP-00018 The talk is an in-depth exploration and guide on the tantric meditation practices centered around Green Tara, a deity representing enlightenment and compassion in Vajrayana Buddhism. It breaks down the practice into stages—... Meditation, Offering, Practice |
Jun 12 1983 Part 4 |
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Green Tara: Four Mandala Rite Serial 00016Serial: SP-00016 The talk expounds on the Green Tara: Four Mandala Rite, detailing the salutation and invocation of Tara's qualities as a savior from various sufferings and as a provider of peace, vigor, and courage. The teachings elaborate on... Offering, Meditation, Time |
Jun 12 1983 Part 6 |
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Green Tara: Practice Serial 00017Serial: SP-00017 The talk focuses on the rites and rituals associated with Green Tara practice in a Vajrayana Buddhist context. There is an emphasis on the proper recitation order of mantras and the structure of offerings during the ritual. Key... Offering, Practice, Time |
Jun 12 1983 Part 5 |