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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Cultivating Compassion

Compassion in troubled times

The true meaning of compassion and how developing this quality benefits ourselves and others.

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Bodhisattva Path

Bodhicitta

How overcoming the self-centered thought and seeing the kindness of others leads to happiness.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Practicing serenity in the Chinese tradition

Describing serenity or calm abiding found in the Chinese tradition, beginning the teaching from Chapter…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 8: Verses 53-75

Examining the foulness of the body to reduce attachment that keeps us distracted.

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 8: Verses 38-53

The importance of pacifying distractions plus examining the impurity of the body.

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Stages of the Path

Working with compassion

How the four immeasurable thoughts help us to develop bodhicitta.

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