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 Reversing selfishness
Thoughts on David Brooks' "The Power of Altruism," emphasizing how we can get in touch…
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Survival of the most cooperative
Reflections on David Brooks' "New York Times" article on the power of altruism.
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Exchanging self and others
Concluding the retreat with powerful verses by Shantideva on exchanging self and others.
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The benefits of cherishing others
The advantages of cherishing others more than ourselves. The continuing teaching on Shantideva's "Engaging in…
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How to age happily
We will take the mental habits we cultivate now into our old age, so it…
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The advantages of bodhicitta
Ten ways that the practice of altruism benefits an altruistic person in his or her…
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Chapter 3: Verses 281-287
The 25 special qualities that arise from collecting merit and wisdom. Practical guidelines for creating…
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Chapter 3: Verses 214-230
Creating the two collections—merit and wisdom—by abandoning the three poisons and practicing the three roots…
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Chapter 3: Verses 215-223
The four immeasurable factors that make full awakening possible. How the collections of merit and…
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Chapter 2: Verses 171-176
An explanation of the three causes of becoming a bodhisattva. How the causes for full…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Practicing when having surgery
A monastic at Sravasti Abbey relies on her Dharma practice when facing surgery.
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Wisdom you can taste
Practicing mindfulness while we eat helps us to live in the present moment, but our…
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