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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe The benefits of bodhicitta
How to develop bodhicitta with the equalizing and exchanging self and others method.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Clinging and renewed existence
Teaching from Chapter 7, describing clinging in Sanskrit tradition and Pali tradition and explaining the…
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Making effort with joy
Covering Verses 1-4 of Chapter 7, discussing the true meaning of joyous effort and obstacles…
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Skillfully connecting with others
Being mindful of our speech and movements is essential to benefiting others.
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Prerequisites for serenity
What is needed to meditate on serenity and insight? Both are needed equally to attain…
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Craving and clinging
Continuing the teaching from Chapter 7, describing craving according to Pali tradition and explaining the…
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Pleasing sentient beings
Reading Verses 131-134 of Chapter 6, explaining what it means to please sentient beings and…
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Conventional and ultimate bodhicitta
An in-depth discussion of the two types of bodhicitta: conventional and ultimate.
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Retaliation
Covering Verses 122-132 from Chapter 6, exploring various reasons why retaliation against those who harm…
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Developing great compassion
Review steps preceding the cultivation of compassion and specific instruction on how to cultivate compassion.
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