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Root bodhisattva downfalls
Venerable Sangye Khadro continues her commentary on the bodhisattva vow, discussing numbers 3-10 of the…
View PostParts repairs and gratitude
Venerable Chonyi reflects on the kindness of health practitioners.
View PostImmeasurable equanimity
The fourth immeasurable thought of equanimity, including its definitions, overcoming obstacles to it, and how…
View PostThe 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 23-26
Commentary on thought transformation verses that look at attachment and anger from the viewpoint of…
View PostImmeasurable joy
The meaning of immeasurable joy, its near and far enemies, and the antidotes to apply…
View PostImmeasurable compassion
A teaching on the second immeasurable thought, compassion, and how to overcome obstacles to it.
View PostCultivating loving-kindness
Intro to the four immeasurable thoughts and teaching on loving-kindness.
View PostTransforming the mind
An overview of the Buddhist worldview and general approaches to working with the mind.
View PostMeditation on taking the bodhisattva vow
Venerable Sangye Khadro reviews Verses 23-34 from Chapter 3, leads a meditation on taking the…
View PostThe importance of regular practice
The benefits of a regular meditation practice, the obstacles that may arise and how to…
View PostMeditation on establishing a daily practice
A guided contemplation on establishing a daily spiritual practice, the benefits and overcoming hindrances.
View PostReview of Chapter 3
Reviewing Chapter 3 discussing five aggregates and virtuous mental factors with examples.
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