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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Rejoicing and dedicating
How merit is created in rejoicing in the virtues of ordinary and holy beings, and…
View PostA Mahayana practice
How arrogance in regard to Mahayana practice should be avoided. One should respect the practices…
View PostDetermining to benefit others
Making a firm determination to do what is important—transforming our minds in order to benefit…
View PostThe benefits of change
Impermanence gives us the opportunity to work with our minds and create beneficial change.
View PostOn the backdrop of time
A student summarizes his Dharma insights in a poem on the Buddha's beginningless love.
View PostBodhicitta motivation
The bodhicitta motivation is crucial to our practice. Self-centered thinking limits us and holds us…
View PostFour opponent powers
How to apply four powers for generating regret for the negative actions in order to…
View PostChapter 5: Verses 17-33
The disadvantages of not keeping introspective awareness in daily life.
View PostLiving in a monastic environment
Opening the 2010 Exploring Monastic Life program with a talk on the practical aspects of…
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