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Compassion: Get Your Motivation Right [video]
The state of your heart affects everything. And it reflects your motivation.
For this reason, before any Tantrayana Buddhist practice, we first take care of our heart.
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Being Buddhist: Refuge & Responsibility [Video]
What does it really mean to be a Buddhist? On one hand, we believe that everyone has Buddha Nature, but then is everyone a Buddhist?
Traditionally, one becomes Buddhist when they take refuge. What happens in this moment? Here are my thoughts on the matter.
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Two Sentence Practice [Video]
With just two sentences, you can set up a very wise approach to life. Start each day like this and you will face the world both empowered and humble!
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The Real Meaning of “Secret” Teachings [Video]
Many of the teachings of Tantric Buddhism were traditionally “secret.” Why is this? And is it really okay for modern Tibetan teachers and their students to be openly sharing Tantrayana practices? Is this causing harm, or bringing benefit? Here are my thoughts.