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 Equalizing and exchanging self and other
An overview of the meditation on equalizing self and other.
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Commitments of aspiring bodhicitta
Generating the two types of bodhicitta: aspiring and engaging. How to protect our bodhicitta from…
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Advantages of cherishing others
Examining the disadvantages of self-centeredness and the many advantages of cherishing others.
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Disadvantages of self-centeredness
As we begin to work through our resistance to the practice of equalizing the self…
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Equalizing self and other
Equalizing self and other by examining them on the conventional and ultimate level.
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Generating bodhicitta
Concluding an exploration of the seven-point cause-and-effect meditation by looking at how compassion and the…
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Generating love and compassion
Continuing the exploration of the seven-point cause and effect meditation by looking at heart-warming love…
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Repaying the kindness of our mother
Continuing an exploration of the seven-point cause and effect meditation by looking at repaying the…
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The kindness of our mothers
Beginning an exploration of the seven-point cause and effect meditation by looking at how all…
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Bodhicitta: Advantages and prerequisites
More of the many advantages of bodhicitta as well as how to cultivate equanimity, a…
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The altruistic intention
An examination of the practices in common with advanced level practitioners starts by first considering…
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Drikung Chhöje Jigten Gönpo - Feb 22, 1993
Drikung Chhöje Jigten Gönpo Praise of the Teacher, the Buddha, Through His 12 Deeds
An extended homage to Shakyamuni Buddha, describing his many activities in spreading the Dharma, from…
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