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 Verse 105: The excellent action
Rejoicing to dispel the jealous mind and create skies of merit!
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Mindfulness and antidotes to hindrances
How reflecting on the kindness of others motivates our spiritual practice and sets the context…
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Verse 101: The magical horse
On the three types of joyous effort and how practicing them helps to give us…
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Verse 97: The supreme goodness
How taming the mind is the best way for us to be of benefit to…
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The power of optimism
Rejoicing in the positive mental states and good hearts of Abbey friends.
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Verse 95: The wisest amongst learned beings
Knowing what to practice and what to abandon on the spiritual path makes us wise.
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Verse 94: Those with right livelihood
How to practice right livelihood as monastics and laypeople.
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Heart advice for practitioners
Advice directed at a young monastic, but suitable for all, on making our lives and…
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Cherishing others
The benefits of cherishing others and practicing fortitude. Verses 119-134 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's…
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Transforming hindrances and adversity
How our spiritual progress is dependent on all sentient beings. Verses 103-118 of Chapter 6…
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Challenging the ego
How the Dharma challenges our self-centered mind. Verses 99-102 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
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