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Lesson 31
Lesson 31
The Sutra of Great Liberation
Awakening
Confession
forgiveness
growingup
guilt
Healing
moderation
self reflection
Spirituality
vajrasattva mantra
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Chapters
00:00
Honoring the Lineage: Tapping into the Source of Wisdom
00:36
Invoking Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and all witnesses for confession
01:14
The meaning and benefit of collective confession
02:01
The tradition of reciting Vajrasattva mantra and other confession practices
03:12
Comparing different versions of confession texts and the challenge of commentary
05:03
The importance of referencing classic texts and translation work
07:02
The actual content of confession: from beginningless time to present
10:07
Six causes for wrongdoing and the influence of negative environments
13:03
Human nature: good, evil, and the Buddhist perspective on potential
15:01
How to face mistakes without falling into self-blame or despair: learning to forgive yourself
17:00
Confession for unlawful acts toward monastics, parents, and the sangha
20:00
The five divisions of the sangha and the dangers of sectarian conflict
24:01
The taboo of gossip and the wisdom of restraint
27:00
Confession for slander, materialism, and disrespect for the Dharma
31:03
The mindset for confession: shame, fear, and genuine remorse
34:01
The importance of emotional engagement in confession
36:01
The second and third sections: five inexpiable offenses and four root precepts
39:33
The danger of distorting precepts and the value of moderation
44:01
The risk of pride, publicity, and the wisdom of low-key practice
50:36
Collective recitation of the Vajrasattva mantra and dedication
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