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 Inherent views and opinions
Stories from His Holiness illustrate how we form solid, unchanging opinions of others; the different…
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The maxims of mind training
How the maxims can be used to transform mental states that contradict the mind training…
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Precepts: directing our energy positively
The meaning and benefit of taking precepts and the different levels of vows for lay…
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Practical guidelines for good living
What taking refuge, formally or informally, means in Buddhism and the guidelines one uses after…
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Far-reaching attitude of generosity
The importance of the mental attitude during the act of giving. How small acts of…
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Equanimity and loving kindness
Guidance on overcoming our habitual afflictions by being open-minded to those of different backgrounds.
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Methods to develop kindness
Two methods for helping us develop kindness for others; equanimity as a dependent factor.
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Things exist dependently
Teachings on understanding the nature of self and also how our attitudes are not something…
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Taking and giving meditation
Practical ways to use love and compassion for others when afflictions arise in daily life.
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Sangha refuge
How to receive the qualities of the Sangha as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro)…
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