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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Bodhisattva Path

Equanimity and bodhicitta

Equanimity for all beings is the foundation upon which bodhicitta is developed. How the bodhicitta…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 13: Verses 307-310

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe continues the teachings on refuting the inherent existence of visual objects.

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Gomchen Lamrim

The perfection of generosity

Venerable Tenzin Tsepal teaches on the perfection of generosity, and how we can relate to…

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Gomchen Lamrim

The six far-reaching practices

Venerable Thubten Semkye teaches on the six far-reaching practices, focusing on why they are the…

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Stages of the Path to Awakening Podcast

Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 35-39

Teaching on the auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints associated with the ethic of benefiting others.

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Stages of the Path to Awakening Podcast

Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 25-34

Finishing the auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints related to far-reaching fortitude and teaching on those related…

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White Tara Weeklong Retreat 2017

Love, compassion, and bodhicitta

Cultivating equanimity as the basis for genuine love, compassion, and bodhicitta.

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: Aspiring Bodhicitta

Review of the aspiring bodhicitta ethical code which helps us to prevent being separated from…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 13-18

Teaching on the auxiliary bodhisattva precepts related to the perfections of ethical conduct and fortitude.

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Gomchen Lamrim

Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 7-12

Teaching on the auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints focusing on those which aid the perfection of…

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