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 Quiz questions for Precious Garland: Verses 25-36
Part 2 of quiz questions, covering verses 25-36, to review understanding of the talks on…
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Establishing a daily practice
How to integrate the Dharma into our daily lives from the time we wake up…
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Foundation for bodhicitta
Verses 8-9 of Khunu Lama Rinpoche's "The Precious Lamp in Praise of Bodhicitta." The importance…
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Being realistic and compassionate
How to hold a mind of compassion for ourselves and others when we are overwhelmed…
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Special attributes of the Three Jewels
Review of the eight attributes of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha according to Maitreya's "Treatise…
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Psychology of the Tara sadhana
The psychology of the Green Tara sadhana practice, from refuge and bodhicitta up to the…
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Objects of refuge
Teaching on Verses 5-8 from Khunu Lama Rinpoche's "The Precious Lamp in Praise of Bodhicitta."
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Praising bodhicitta
Clarification of points from the previous day's teachings, and the first teaching on Khunu Lama…
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Introducing the text and author
The unusual background of Khunu Rinpoche Tenzin Gyaltsen who is the author of the text…
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How to take full advantage of a precious human rebirth
Contemplating the rare opportunity and what can be achieved with a precious human life will…
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Having a kind heart
How being kind to ourselves enables us to be kind to others, creating a win-win…
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