(1) Power of support (deity visualization); (2) power of regret (remorse for past negative actions); (3) power of resolution (resolving never to commit such acts again); and (4) power of action (offsetting negativity through accomplishing positive actions). +
(1) Recognizing all beings as our mothers, (2) remembering their kindness, (3) repaying their kindness, (4) cultivating great love, (5) cultivating great compassion, (6) exceptional resolve, and (7) the altruistic aim of bodhichitta. +
A Tibetan classification of Buddhist teachings into nine sequential spiritual approaches: (1) Shravaka, (2) Pratyekabuddha, (3) Bodhisattva, (4) Kriya, (5) Upa, (6) Yoga, (7) Mahayoga, (8) Anuyoga, and (9) Atiyoga. The first two are Hinayana; the third is Mahayana; the next three are called the Three Outer Tantras; and the last three are called the Three Inner Tantras. +