Sweet, Soft, and Flexible: Discipline’s Surprising Inner Qualities

In December of 2013, Rinpoche sent out a Christmas teaching to the general sangha, which has been unavailable since that first mailing. Vimala is delighted to offer it again here. It explores the theme of how keeping our discipline can help us bring comfort and ease to both ourselves and others not only during the holidays but at any time of year.

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Part 1: MY WAY Makes Us Stingy, Guilty, Proud, and Uptight

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Part 2: The Qualities of Softness and Sweetness Come from Discipline

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Part 3: The Six Perfections—Including Discipline—Are Your Splendid Finery

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Part 4: Discipline Lets You be Comfortable Anywhere

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