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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Venerable Thubten Chodron Transforming adverse circumstances
How the mind training teachings challenge our self-centered thought and help us to uproot it.
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The foundation of mind training
The first three points in the Seven-point Mind Training text by Geshe Chekawa.
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Distinguishing features of the Three Jewels
Describing the distinguishing features of the Three Jewels, causal and resultant refuge, from Chapter 2…
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Recollection of the Buddha
Completing the recollection of the Buddha and beginning the recollection of Dharma, teaching from Chapter…
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Buddha as a reliable guide, reverse order
Explaining the reverse order why buddha is a reliable guide and beginning the section on…
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The Buddha as a reliable guide
Explaining the four syllogisms of the forward order that prove how the Buddha is a…
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Qualities of Buddha’s body, speech and mind
Explaining the qualities of Buddha's body, speech and mind, and beginning the section on Buddha…
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Last six of the unshared qualities
Covering the last six of the eighteen unshared qualities of a Buddha, teaching from Chapter…
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Yangten Rinpoche Generating the awakening mind
The importance of generating the awakening mind and how one cultivates this precious jewel.
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Attachment Controls Us
An introduction to and overview of "A Commentary on the Awakening Mind."
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Eight excellent qualities of sangha jewel
Explaining the eight qualities of sangha jewel found in Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum, teaching from Chapter…
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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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