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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Study Buddhist Treatises Podcast

Chapter 5: Verses 441-446

Review of the four sets of excellent qualities developed on the bodhisattva path, and the…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Self centeredness and the five decisions

The disadvantages of self-centeredness and the five decisions to make after equalizing self and others.

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Study Buddhist Treatises Podcast

Chapter 5: Verse 440

General overview of the bodhisattva paths and grounds and types of meditative equipoise and subsequent…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Equalizing self and others

The method of equalizing self and others for cultivating bodhicitta.

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Gomchen Lamrim

Great resolve and bodhicitta

The last two steps of the seven-point cause and effect instruction to generate 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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