Foundations of Practice and Dharma Community

In March of 2009, Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche sent a message to the dharma community of Dorje Ling in Portland, Oregon.

It is presented here in sections. This extensive teaching is full of advice for anyone practicing the dharma as well as instructions on how to support each other as a spiritual community of fellow practitioners, each on our individual paths together.

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Part 1: Motivation is Crucial

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Part 2: Examining the Four Thoughts

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Part 3: The Transformative Power of the Four Thoughts

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Part 4: Preparing the Ground

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Part 5: Planting the Seeds

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Part 6: Patience in Practice and in the Dharma Center

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