Sep 22, 2018
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Day 1: Questions and answers
Questions from Day 1 teachings on cognition, altruism, self-centeredness, and bodhicitta.
View PostWhy is bodhicitta so powerful?
How bodhicitta encapsulates numerous agents of transformation within a single motivation and outlines some of…
View PostBodhicitta: The jewel of the mind
The many praises given to bodhicitta in Buddhist scriptures.
View PostThe four truths of the aryas
Covering the sections "The Four Truths of the Aryas" and "Dependent Arising and Emptiness."
View PostNonassociated compositional factors that are not per...
Finishing Chapter 10 with the section on Nonassociated Compositional Factors That Are Not Persons and…
View PostThe power of optimism and types of emotion
How an optimistic attitude is important in maintaining compassion. A look at different ways to…
View PostBody, mind, rebirth and self
Continuing Chapter 2 and covering the section “Body, Mind, Rebirth and Self.”
View PostNonassociated compositional factors
Reviewing the Mental Consciousness section and covering the sections on Sense Consciousnesses and Nonassociated Composition…
View PostThe joy of serving sentient beings
How compassion and benefiting others benefits ourselves and others now and in the future. Reflections…
View PostSocial action and interfaith dialogue
Ways in which we can put our meditations on equanimity into practice to benefit others.
View PostWhere cultural identity and interdependence connect
A talk about social harmony and individual happiness through compassion and loving kindness.
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