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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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: Homage to compassion

Venerable Thubten Jampa reviews Chandrakirti's "Homage to Great Compassion."

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Ven. Chodron standing with a nun from Pu Yi Nunnery and Ven. Damcho.
Bodhisattva Path

Inspiring the heart on the path

How to meditate to cultivate bodhicitta using Shantideva's step-by-step instruction on equalizing and exchanging self…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: Karma

Venerable Thubten Semkye reviews the law of karma and its effects.

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Three Principal Aspects of the Path

Building a strong foundation in the Dharma

Understanding the three principal aspects of the path will provide a solid foundation in the…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: The afflictions

Venerable Thubten Chonyi reviews the afflictions and the factors stimulating their arising.

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Thangka image of Nagarjuna.
Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Quiz questions Part 8 for Precious Garland

Questions to review our understanding of the most recent talks on Nagarjuna’s "Precious Garland of…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Great compassion and the great resolve

Commentary on the seven-point cause and effect method to develop bodhicitta. Developing great compassion by…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Heartwarming love

The fourth step in the seven-point cause and effect instruction for generating bodhicitta. Guided metta…

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