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Venerable Thubten Chodron “An Open-Hearted Life”: Foreword by the ...
In the foreword to the book His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains why compassion is…
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints 11-18
Finishing the teaching on the root bodhisattva downfalls and the four actions that make a…
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints 5-10
Discussion of the bodhisattva precepts in relation to modern-day ethical dilemmas.
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Chapter 5: Verses 476-479
Focusing on verses of dedication for ourselves and others in the Twenty-Verse Prayer.
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The precepts for aspiring and engaging bodhicitta
The precepts for aspiring bodhicitta and beginning the explanation of the bodhisattva ethical restraints.
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Chapter 5: Verses 471-475
All the beneficial things that we can dedicate and wish for all sentient beings.
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Aspiring bodhicitta
Finishing the teaching on the taking-and-giving meditation and continuing with the precepts of aspiring bodhicitta.
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Chapter 5: Verses 468-470
Understanding how to meditate on the seven-limb prayer in the "Twenty-Verse Prayer."
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Giving to all sentient beings
How to give to all sentient beings and holy beings as in the taking-and-giving meditation.
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Chapter 5: Verses 466-467
Extensive explanation of taking refuge and paying homage to the Three Jewels.
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Offering our bodies to sentient beings
Teaching from "Transforming Adversity into Joy and Courage" on mentally giving away our bodies for…
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Chapter 5: Verses 463-466
Teaching on the ten powers of a buddha and beginning on the 20 verses we…
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