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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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Bodhisattva Path

The power of the bodhisattva path

The importance of bodhicitta and two methods for developing it.

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The Six Perfections

The perfection of joyous effort

How to build a strong foundation for our spiritual practice with joyous effort.

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Parting from the Four Clingings

Repaying the kindness of others

The limitations of personal liberation and the happiness of working for the benefit of others.

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Parting from the Four Clingings

Samsara is not a vacation

Seeing the kindness of others motivates us to work towards liberation for their benefit.

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On Refuge and Bodhicitta

Dharma medicine for these times

Cultivating compassion in politically turbulent times.

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Three Principal Aspects of the Path

The stages of the path within our reach in the West

How the three principal aspects of the path lead to happiness for ourselves and others.

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Stages of the Path

Four virtuous practices

Practices that prevent bodhicitta from degenerating in future lives.

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Three Principal Aspects of the Path

Overcoming self-centeredness

Investigating the way self-centeredness causes problems and how to overcome it.

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Stages of the Path

Review: Tonglen practice

Review of the tonglen (taking and giving) meditation practice.

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Dharma Poetry

The m_ssing piece

An answer to important questions about life.

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Dharma Poetry

I met a mad man

What it's like to meet a qualified spiritual mentor who changes your life.

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Dharma Poetry

The wise one’s secret

Rejoicing in the fruits of living a monastic life.

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