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 Equalizing self and others
Meditating on equalizing ourselves with others to develop the altruistic intention of becoming a Buddha…
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Seven-point cause and effect
Guided meditation on the seven-point cause-and-effect for generating the altruistic intention to become a Buddha.
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Equanimity
The importance of cultivating equanimity to treat others without attachment, aversion or apathy and with…
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Chapter 8: Thoroughly preparing the student
Verses preparing the student’s mind for profound teachings on emptiness, the ultimate medicine that will…
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Mental factors and states of consciousness
The two mental factors crucial for concentration. Developing meditative stabilization grounded on renunciation, bodhicitta, and…
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Concentration: Worldview, technique, result
Importance of motivation for concentration/meditation to lead us to liberation and enlightenment.
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Dwelling in the Vibrant Warmth of Bodhicitta
Bodhicitta transforms our attitude toward other sentient beings.
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Chapter 1: Verses 1-8
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe begins the teachings on abandoning the belief in permanence by covering Verses…
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Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche As close as a mother to her children
Lama Zopa Rinpoche shares how the practice of Tara can solve our problems.
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The practice of Tara the liberator
An introduction to How to Free Your Mind as a well as a meditation on…
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More on the Amitabha Buddha practice
How prayers to Amitabha can brighten the mind and how to visualize Amitabha's pure land,…
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Remembering refuge and bodhicitta
Doing refuge and bodhicitta meditations during the session brings balance to the mind.
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