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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The first bodhisattva ground
Continuing with the commentary on the first bodhisattva ground, the four factors or qualities which…
View PostReview Quiz 2: Questions 5-6
The Mahayana grounds and paths quiz is continued with questions 5-6.
View PostReview Quiz 2: Questions 3-4
How stabilizing and analytical meditation relate to serenity and insight, and levels of bodhicitta.
View PostReview Quiz 2: Questions 1-2
Review of questions 1-2 from the Mahayana grounds and paths quiz and an explanation of…
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 36-38
The precepts regarding taking care of the sick, alleviating the suffering of others, and explaining…
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vow 35
A continuation of the talk on the 35th auxiliary precept to avoid not going to…
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 34-35
The conclusion of the precepts contrary to the perfection of wisdom and the beginning of…
View PostA glance meditation on all the important points of l...
A very brief, yet meaningful, meditation text covering the stages of the path to awakening.
View PostThe Foundation of All Good Qualities
This short text by Lama Tsongkhapa outlines the lamrim teachings in a clear and succinct…
View PostThe extensive offering practice
A beautiful text describing how to make offerings, composed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 30-33
Continuing discussion of the eight misdeeds contrary to the perfection of wisdom.
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 26-29
A discussion of the precept regarding attachment to meditative states and the first of the…
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