bodhicitta

Bodhicitta is the mind dedicated to attaining awakening for the benefit of all sentient beings. Included are explanations of bodhicitta, its advantages, and how to develop bodhicitta.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Review of the Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha

Leading a review of the Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha to meditate on these meaningful epithets.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The importance of ethical conduct

Outlining the various benefits of keeping precepts and describing the eight types of precepts for…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Bodhisattva’s refuge and ethical conduct

Explaining a bodhisattva’s refuge, from Chapter 3 and giving an overview of the three higher…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Transforming adverse circumstances

How the mind training teachings challenge our self-centered thought and help us to uproot it.

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Seven-point Mind Training

The foundation of mind training

The first three points in the Seven-point Mind Training text by Geshe Chekawa.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Distinguishing features of the Three Jewels

Describing the distinguishing features of the Three Jewels, causal and resultant refuge, from Chapter 2…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Recollection of the Buddha

Completing the recollection of the Buddha and beginning the recollection of Dharma, teaching from Chapter…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The Buddha as a reliable guide

Explaining the four syllogisms of the forward order that prove how the Buddha is a…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Qualities of Buddha’s body, speech and mind

Explaining the qualities of Buddha's body, speech and mind, and beginning the section on Buddha…

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