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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LR05 Precious Human Life

Cultivating our motivation

The three levels of motivation as a key to understanding the Buddhist path.

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LR03 The Six Preparatory Practices

Obtaining offerings properly and setting the right p...

Further instruction on how to make offerings, and a commentary on the third preparatory practice:…

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Guided Meditations

Meditations on the lamrim

A general outline for meditation of the steps for each topic in the gradual path…

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