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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Grounds and Paths

The first bodhisattva ground

Continuing with the commentary on the first bodhisattva ground, the four factors or qualities which…

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Grounds and Paths

Review Quiz 2: Questions 5-6

The Mahayana grounds and paths quiz is continued with questions 5-6.

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Grounds and Paths

Review Quiz 2: Questions 3-4

How stabilizing and analytical meditation relate to serenity and insight, and levels of bodhicitta.

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Grounds and Paths

Review Quiz 2: Questions 1-2

Review of questions 1-2 from the Mahayana grounds and paths quiz and an explanation of…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 36-38

The precepts regarding taking care of the sick, alleviating the suffering of others, and explaining…

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 34-35

The conclusion of the precepts contrary to the perfection of wisdom and the beginning of…

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Statue of a Buddha near Gotami House at Sravasti Abbey.
Texts to Recite and Contemplate

A glance meditation on all the important points of l...

A very brief, yet meaningful, meditation text covering the stages of the path to awakening.

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Statue of Lama Tsongkhapa.
Texts to Recite and Contemplate

The Foundation of All Good Qualities

This short text by Lama Tsongkhapa outlines the lamrim teachings in a clear and succinct…

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Bodhanath Stupa in Nepal
Making Offerings

The extensive offering practice

A beautiful text describing how to make offerings, composed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva 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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