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 Chapter 8: Verses 183-184
Misconceptions regarding how cyclic existence comes into existence and the importance of understanding this. Explaining…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Appreciating the time for analysis
Expresses appreciation for the time we have during the silent Winter Retreat to do analytical…
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Chapter 8: Verses 179-183
Considering that things might not exist as they appear has great benefit, and why and…
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Chapter 8: Verses 176-178
Why the afflictions can be abandoned, and the importance of reflecting on our attachment to…
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The faults of self-centeredness
Understanding the faults of the self-centered mind and the importance of bodhicitta in fulfilling our…
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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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