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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Developing a Dharma mind
The importance of practicing ourselves before we can help others, guarding against hypocrisy and constantly…
View PostStages of the path to enlightenment
Lamrim topics and thought transformation practices within the 37 practices of bodhisattvas.
View PostThe 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
Verses on developing the qualities of a bodhisattva by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo, plus a recording…
View PostAnswering questions from retreatants
Guided questioning on selflessness. Explaining concept of taking refuge with the three jewels. On death,…
View PostWhy am I giving?
Offering service with a long-term view based on bodhicitta. Ways of working on doubts and…
View PostThe seed of enlightenment
Letting go of bias, anger, resentment, and grudges, and how to cultivate equanimity, kindness, and…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 101-104
Eliminating our own self-centeredness and our own self grasping ignorance and thereby developing the compassion…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verse 104-Conclusion
How things exist dependent on causes and conditions, they appear one way and exist in…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 99-104
How we can grow in our Dharma practice through these courageous mind-training practices. Thinking about…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 93-98
Taking on suffering of others without fear and having no doubt that self-cherishing is the…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 50-62
Disadvantages and effects of self-grasping ignorance, self-cherishing and having insincere motivations when we act.
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