bodhicitta

Bodhicitta is the mind dedicated to attaining awakening for the benefit of all sentient beings. Included are explanations of bodhicitta, its advantages, and how to develop bodhicitta.

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 2: Verses 7-23

Examining our motivations, considering why we face the same problems repeatedly, and the antidotes to…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 2: Verses 1-6

The first verses of Chapter 2 describe the Three Jewels of refuge and how and…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 114-Colophon

Talking about the two truths, how we feel we exist, and meditating on emptiness using…

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Thangka image of Vajrasattva.
On Meditation

Better than a hell realm

A person in prison makes use of the tonglen practice while participating in the retreat…

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Neon light of the words: Belief
How Rebirth Works

Rebirth and karma

Role of belief in rebirth and karma for practice and progress on the path.

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Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche smiles at the camera.
Grounds and Paths

Bodhisattva grounds

The 10 grounds in terms of the objects of abandonment and practice, and how bodhisattvas…

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Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche smiles at the camera.
Grounds and Paths

Paths of accumulation and preparation

The distinctive paths according to the three vehicles, and the importance of cultivating bodhicitta.

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Tibetan monk performing tantric ritual.
Exploring Monastic Life 2006

Tantra in practice

History and comparison of Buddhist and non-Buddhist forms of tantra and the uniqueness of the…

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Sand mandala.
Exploring Monastic Life 2006

The development of Tantra in Buddhism

The evolution of the various classes of tantra, how culture relates to tantra, and how…

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Lay people kneeling, taking precepts.
Exploring Monastic Life 2006

History of the eight Mahayana precepts

We take the precepts to stop gross harm to sentient beings and to reduce distractions…

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Venerable Chodron in front of an altar, teaching.
Bodhisattva Path

Three ways to see bodhicitta in terms of dependent a...

How to use the understanding of dependence on causes and conditions, parts and mental labeling…

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Statue of 1000 armed Chenrezig made of wood.
108 Verses on Compassion

Methods to cultivate compassion

Techniques to transform our mind from cherishing self to cherishing others for cultivating compassion.

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