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

Giving to all sentient beings

How to give to all sentient beings and holy beings as in the taking-and-giving meditation.

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Study Buddhist Treatises Podcast

Chapter 5: Verses 466-467

Extensive explanation of taking refuge and paying homage to the Three Jewels.

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Dharma Poetry

To reach potential

A meditation on the folly of self-absorption and the constant striving for attainment.

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Gomchen Lamrim

Offering our bodies to sentient beings

Teaching from "Transforming Adversity into Joy and Courage" on mentally giving away our bodies for…

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Study Buddhist Treatises Podcast

Chapter 5: Verses 463-466

Teaching on the ten powers of a buddha and beginning on the 20 verses we…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Extensive giving

Reading from the book "Transforming Adversity into Joy and Courage" on the giving aspect of…

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Study Buddhist Treatises Podcast

Chapter 5: Verses 461-462

Teaching on the qualities of a buddha including the four self-confidences and ten powers.

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Gomchen Lamrim

Taking on the suffering of others

A commentary on the description of the taking-and-giving meditation laid out in the book "Transforming…

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Study Buddhist Treatises Podcast

Chapter 5: Verses 459-460

Review of earlier bodhisattva grounds and teaching on the 10th bodhisattva ground.

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Study Buddhist Treatises Podcast

Chapter 5: Verses 453-458

Reviewing the first six bodhisattva grounds and teaching on the seventh through the ninth.

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Gomchen Lamrim

Benefits of cherishing others

The disadvantages of self-centeredness and the benefits of cherishing others.

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