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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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 5: Verses 107-114

A teaching on how to achieve long-lasting happiness followed by a commentary on how bodhisattvas…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 5: Verses 103–106

Teachings on skillful means applied by the Buddha to benefit sentient beings and the great…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 5: Verses 101-102

A reflection on the determination to be free of suffering: what role mindfulness of death…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Review 2 of Chapter 8: Verses 178-183

Part 2 of the second review of Chapter 8 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Review 2 of Chapter 8: Verses 176-178

Part 1 of the second review of Chapter 8 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2014

Qualities of the monastic mind

The qualities of the monastic mind and qualifications required to become a monastic.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2014

Six harmonies of the sangha

Methods for leading life anchored on cooperation, unity and simplicity in monastic community.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 43: Bearing small ordeals

Illuminating the importance of learning to bear small ordeals in preparation for aging, sickness and…

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Prayers and Practices

The King of Prayers: Verses 29-63

Prayer of aspiration summarizing the extraordinary activities of bodhisattvas.

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Prayers and Practices

The King of Prayers: Verses 1-28

Buddhist prayer illuminating the practices and views of bodhisattvas as they seek to alleviate the…

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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

Overview of the stages of the path

An overview of the graduated path to awakening and how it relates to the three…

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