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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Karuna the cat sits on a meditation cushion.
Cultivating Compassion

Developing compassion

Definition of compassion and the conditions we already have in place to cultivate it.

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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

Meditation and review on equanimity

Two meditations to develop equanimity, an attitude of equal care and concern for all sentient…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 107: The legs and eyes of the path

How the practices on the method and wisdom sides of the path correspond to the…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 106: Transcending the indulgences of samsara a...

Giving up the self-centered mind and generating bodhicitta to accomplish the path to full awakening.

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How to See Yourself As You Really Are

Mindfulness and antidotes to hindrances

How reflecting on the kindness of others motivates our spiritual practice and sets the context…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 101: The magical horse

On the three types of joyous effort and how practicing them helps to give us…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 97: The supreme goodness

How taming the mind is the best way for us to be of benefit to…

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Contentment and Happiness

The power of optimism

Rejoicing in the positive mental states and good hearts of Abbey friends.

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Gems of Wisdom

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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