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

Eight excellent qualities of the buddha jewel

Explaining the eight excellent qualities of the Buddha Jewel found in Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum, teaching…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The existence of the Three Jewels

Explaining the reasons for taking refuge, mind's potential and existence of the three jewels, teaching…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Entrance to the Buddhist path

Commencing teaching from Volume 4, "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", providing an overview of the…

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Stages of the Path

Three types of persons

Explaining the three levels of practitioners and the reasons for the gradual stages, teaching from…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Awareness of our buddha nature eliminates hindrances

Concluding teaching from the text, "Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature", covering the topic are we…

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Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Remembering the kindness of the guru with Ven. Khadro

Stories about Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe from Venerable Sangye Khadro’s experience.

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Cultivating Compassion

The power of compassion, part 4

Developing bodhicitta through equalizing and exchanging self and others.

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Cultivating Compassion

The power of compassion, part 3

Developing bodhicitta through equalizing and exchanging self and others.

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Stages of the Path

The greatness of the Dharma

Explaining the greatness of the dharma from Chapter 2 and describing the benefits of listening…

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Stages of the Path

The roadmap to enlightenment

Covering Chapter 1, "Greatness of the Author" and beginning Chapter 2, "Greatness of the Dharma"

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