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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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Rejoicing and dedicating

How merit is created in rejoicing in the virtues of ordinary and holy beings, and…

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

A Mahayana practice

How arrogance in regard to Mahayana practice should be avoided. One should respect the practices…

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Determining to benefit others

Making a firm determination to do what is important—transforming our minds in order to benefit…

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Buddhist Worldview

The benefits of change

Impermanence gives us the opportunity to work with our minds and create beneficial change.

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A white Buddha statue on the lawn at the Abbey.
Dharma Poetry

On the backdrop of time

A student summarizes his Dharma insights in a poem on the Buddha's beginningless love.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Bodhicitta motivation

The bodhicitta motivation is crucial to our practice. Self-centered thinking limits us and holds us…

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Teachings by Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche

Four opponent powers

How to apply four powers for generating regret for the negative actions in order to…

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A building with the words Take Courage painted on the wall.
On Self-Worth

Courage

A person in prison reflects on the nature of courage and confidence. How does one…

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A joyful group photo of Exploring Monastic Life 2010.
Exploring Monastic Life 2010

Living in a monastic environment

Opening the 2010 Exploring Monastic Life program with a talk on the practical aspects of…

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