The Preliminary Practice of Refuge
Detailed instructions on the refuge preliminary practice, compiled and edited by Ven. Thubten Wongmo
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Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
Refuge Teachings (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
Teachings prior to a refuge ceremony on topics including the suffering nature of samsara, refuge practice and precepts
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Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
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Refuge (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
Teachings given during a refuge ceremony. Topics include the motivation for refuge and the benefits of taking vows.
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Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
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Benefits of Taking and Living in Vows
Motivation for Taking Refuge Vows; Refuge Ceremony
Refuge Ceremony, continued; Dedications
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Mahayana Refuge
Mahayana refuge has three causes - fear, faith and compassion
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Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
The Benefits of Refuge
Lama Zopa Rinpoche summarizes the benefits of taking refuge
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Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
Refuge
Clarifying the meaning of refuge, as the first step on the Buddhist path
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Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
Taking the Essence
A description of chulen (taking the essence) pills and the methods for practicing a pill retreat.
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Meditation and Retreat Advice > Retreats
Completion of a Retreat
Big Appreciation for Namgyalma Retreat
Hayagriva Retreat
Nuns’ Retreat
Thanks For All Your Practice
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Obstacles to Retreat
Life Obstacles
Need for Harmony in Retreat
Obstacles in Retreat
Obstacles to Long Retreat
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