What are the vows of self-liberation?
~ The 3 levels of vows and taking them progressively ~ Prevalent but very mistaken idea that practitioners of the more “advanced” Bodhisattva and Tantric paths need not keep the vows of self-liberation ~ Having taken a vow, what’s the implication? [18 min]: Download *Root Vows 14 to 18 and the Four Binding Factors. DFF, Seattle. 16 Jun 93. [Transcript in PDF format] Vows 14 to 18 [15 min]: Download More explanation on Vow 14 (from 28 Jul 93 teaching) [2 min]: Download 4 binding factors, purifying transgression, taking/retaking of vows [21 min]: Download 46 Auxiliary Vows *Auxiliary Vows 1 to 5. DFF, Seattle. 2 Aug 93. [Transcript in PDF format] Preface: Death: The Teacher of Impermanence ~ Dropping the Guilt Trips and ‘Shoulds’ ~ Letting Go of Self-denial ~ The Integration of Daily Life with Spiritual Life [14 min]: Download Intro to the 46 Auxiliary Vows Vows 1 to 3 [22 min]: Download Vows 4 & 5 [20 min]: Download *Auxiliary Vows 6 to 12. DFF, Seattle. 4 Aug 93. [Transcript in PDF for
