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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Manjushri

Refuge, bodhicitta, the four noble truths

A presentation of the four noble truths from a Mahayana perspective, and a reminder of…

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Thangka image of Manjushri
Manjushri

Manjushri and the three vehicles

A description of how the Manjushri practice fits within the three vehicles, some historical perspective,…

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Blossoms of the Dharma

Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

A question-and-answer session with His Holiness regarding ordination and the situation and practice of the…

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Mind and Mental Factors

Attachment

How the afflictions such as attachment are concepts created by our mind.

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

Generosity according to the four points

Exploring the far-reaching attitude of generosity though the giving of body, possessions, and virtue according…

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

The three forms of generosity

Exploring the three types of generosity included in the far-reaching attitude of generosity.

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

The six far-reaching attitudes

An overview of the six far-reaching practices, also known as the six paramitas: generosity, ethics,…

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