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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Holding a retreat mind
Three ways to visualize Manjushri and how to set up a proper retreat environment.
View Post70 Topics: Introduction to application in complete a...
Review of the eight categories and introduction of chapter 4, application in complete aspects.
View Post70 Topics: Mahayana path of meditation
Explanation of chapter 2, topics 5 to 11, on the Mahayana path of meditation.
View PostCompassion and the determination to be free
Completing Chapter 9, describing how to think about the four truths in terms of three…
View Post70 Topics: Mahayana paths
Explanation of chapter 1, topics 3 to 7 on the bodhisattva paths.
View Post70 Topics: Mahayana instructions
Teaching and meditation on chapter 1, topic 2 on the two truths.
View Post70 Topics: Introduction
Overview of the "Ornament for Clear Realization," the basis for the 70 topics.
View PostThe four powers that increase joyous effort
Commentary to verses 30-38 of Chapter 7, including the four powers that increase the strength…
View PostThe entrance to the Buddhist path
An introduction to refuge and its place in a general overview of Buddhist teachings.
View PostOur top three priorities
By understanding impermanence and emptiness, our bodhicitta motivation becomes clear.
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