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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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

The bodhisattva’s job is to wake us up

Venerable Sangye Khadro explains Verse 24 of the “37 Practices of Bodhisattvas.” She talks about…

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Misperception of how things appear

Venerable Sangye Khadro explains Verse 23 of the “37 Practices of Bodhisattvas.” Explaining emptiness and…

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Emptiness: Everything depends on our mind

Venerable Sangye Khadro explains Verse 22 of the “37 Practices of Bodhisattvas.” Learning about emptiness…

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Pride and humility

How to respond to criticism by a junior, and an example of humility from Tibetan…

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Love without expectations

How our expectations of others prevent us from loving them unconditionally.

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Why get angry?

Venerable Sangye Khadro discusses the fifteenth verse of the “37 Practices of Bodhisattvas,” and shares…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

The growth of the Mahayana

Teaching on how the Mahayana sutras first appeared, gained popularity and became the focus of…

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