37 Practices of Bodhisattvas Retreat (Indonesia 2015)

Teachings on "The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas" by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo given during a weekend retreat in Medan, Indonesia. With consecutive translation into Bahasa Indonesia.

Golden statue of Maitreya bodhisattva.

The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

Verses on developing the qualities of a bodhisattva by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo, plus a recording of the verses chanted.

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Buddha statue in front of trees in the autumn turning yellow and orange.

37 Practices: Verses 1-3

When we realize the value of a precious human life we will feel like a beggar who finds a diamond in the rubbish.

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Buddha statue in front of trees in the autumn turning yellow and orange.

37 Practices: Verses 4-8

Looking at "bad" friends who take us away from the Dharma and cherishing the spiritual mentors who guide us and point out our faults.

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Buddha statue in front of trees in the autumn turning yellow and orange.

37 Practices: Verses 9-10

How to expand our motivation beyond attaining a good rebirth to liberation and awakening to benefit others.

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Buddha statue in front of trees in the autumn turning yellow and orange.

37 Practices: Verses 11-16

The bodhisattva practices describe practical ways to use adverse circumstances for Dharma practice and to transform the mind.

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Buddha statue in front of trees in the autumn turning yellow and orange.

37 Practices: Verses 17-19

When things are going really well or when there are difficult problems, the bodhisattva practices can help us transform these into the path.

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