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 Selflessness, karma, and rebirth
A discussion about the different philosophical tenet systems, whether they all aim for buddhahood, how…
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Tenet schools and selflessness
A continued explanation of selflessness according to the four philosophical tenet schools and their views…
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Relying on a spiritual mentor
The qualities to look for in a spiritual teacher and how to relate to a…
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Different views of selflessness
How selflessness is viewed in the four philosophical tenet schools.
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Buddhist day of miracles
An explanation of what the Buddhist Day of Miracles is and how to observe it.
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Receiving praise: The bodhisattva vows
The benefit of praising others and how to receive praise in accordance with the Bodhisattva…
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Cultivating ultimate bodhicitta
The difference between definitive and interpretable teachings and the method for negating a gross misconception…
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The time for emptiness
The time for imparting (and receiving) the teachings on emptiness and the meaning of regarding…
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Teachings on emptiness
The type of person who is suitable to receive teachings on emptiness and the danger…
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Fortitude and joyous effort
The importance of enthusiasm and perseverance in retreat and practice. Change comes slowly, but it…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Commentary on a request to Tara
The qualities we need to cultivate so that everyone whom we come into contact with…
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Thubten Jampel Being dispassionate toward perception
The benefit of being dispassionate toward sense pleasures and material things.
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