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37 practices: verse 9

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Yeshe Chödrön

9. To strive for unchanging freedom Like drops of dew upon each blade of grass / The three realms’ happiness evaporates. In contrast, the supreme and highest state / Of liberation doesn’t ever change. To strive in all my efforts … Continue reading →

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The most effective way to meditate, and the 12 links of interdependence

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Yeshe Chödrön

This is a brief summary for the KDC class on the Ornament of Precious Liberation, where we are studying the paramita of meditation, within the general heading of action bodhicitta. (Or for anyone else who is interested in these topics.) … Continue reading →

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37 practices: the first 7 verses

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Yeshe Chödrön

To study, contemplate and meditate To leave your homeland To rely on solitude To let go of attachment to this lifetime To give up negative friends To rely on spiritual friends To take refuge in the Three Jewels Audio for … Continue reading →

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Lama Tenam at KTC: How to deal with emotions

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Yeshe Chödrön

You can see the video of this teaching by clicking here. In fact, if you click you will find a small and growing treasure trove of teachings in the KTC PPV video archive. The cost per video is $20 to … Continue reading →

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37 practices: verse 3, part 1 of 2

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Yeshe Chödrön

3. To rely on solitude When I avoid conditions that disturb me, / Emotional afflictions lose their strength. When there are no distractions to engage me, / My dharma practice grows to fill the space. Awareness – knowing – rigpa … Continue reading →

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In which I am pursued by a hungry blue heron

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Yeshe Chödrön

In recent years, this heron (or maybe several, but I’ve always seen just one at a time) has regularly hung out by the koi pond in Richmond’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Visitors pay their quarter and toss in a handful … Continue reading →

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Compassion versus Wisdom

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Yeshe Chödrön

OK, the title is a trick–as we know, compassion and wisdom are complementary, and in the end of course there is no difference between them at all. Buddhahood, enlightenment, full awakening is the ultimate development of both, and they are ultimately undifferentiable, … Continue reading →

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Lather, rinse, repeat

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Yeshe Chödrön

“Mind is empty. You can change your thoughts.”  –Lama Norlha Rinpoche We are taught in the Seven Points of Mind Training, “Be grateful to everyone,” and “Rely all the time on a joyful mind.” How can we put this into … Continue reading →

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Mind the gap

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Yeshe Chödrön

I keep meaning to add new posts but golly it is a busy life, even when it’s a life that is to all intents and purposes dedicated to Dharma practice. It’s hard to bring major projects, Dharma or otherwise, to … Continue reading →

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Weathering the rapids

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Yeshe Chödrön

People I meet almost invariably remark, sometimes with a hint of wistfulness, how quiet and peaceful it must be to live at a Buddhist monastery. Not at all, I assure them—on the contrary! Share on Facebook

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