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 Weeklong Retreat 2022

Holding a retreat mind

Three ways to visualize Manjushri and how to set up a proper retreat environment.

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Bodhisattva Path

70 Topics: Introduction to application in complete a...

Review of the eight categories and introduction of chapter 4, application in complete aspects.

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Bodhisattva Path

70 Topics: Mahayana path of meditation

Explanation of chapter 2, topics 5 to 11, on the Mahayana path of meditation.

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Bodhisattva Path

70 Topics: Mahayana paths

Explanation of chapter 1, topics 3 to 7 on the bodhisattva paths.

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Bodhisattva Path

70 Topics: Introduction

Overview of the "Ornament for Clear Realization," the basis for the 70 topics.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

The four powers that increase joyous effort

Commentary to verses 30-38 of Chapter 7, including the four powers that increase the strength…

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Monastic Life

Our top three priorities

By understanding impermanence and emptiness, our bodhicitta motivation becomes clear.

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