Advice from the Heart with Geshe Tashi Dhondup

In this talk Geshe Tashi Dhondup emphasizes the significance of following Buddha’s teachings, understanding the nature of the mind, and practicing wisdom and compassion in Buddhism.

The conversation delves into various aspects of Buddhist practice, including visualization techniques, breath meditation, and self-generation into the deity Maitreya.

Geshe Tashi Dhondup discusses the importance of receiving empowerment and permission from an authorized teacher for self-generation practices, as well as the significance of visualizing Manjushri during these practices.

He explains the process of practicing through visualization and mantra recitation, highlighting the importance of hand mudras in Tantra practice.

References

• Embracing Wisdom: The Essence of Lama Atisha’s ‘Advice from the Heart’ with Geshe Tashi Dhondup