Bodhisattva Path

How to become a bodhisattva, a great being intent on attaining full awakening for the benefit of all beings.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Disadvantages of discarding bodhicitta

Discussing Verses 2-10 of Chapter 4, which cover the disadvantages of discarding bodhicitta

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Conscientiousness

Reviewing Chapter 3 on bodhicitta and beginning Chapter 4 on conscientiousness, covering Verse 1.

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Bodhicitta makes life meaningful

Teaching on Verses 23-34 in Chapter 3 and discussing the amazing ability of bodhicitta to…

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Taking the bodhisattva ethical restraint

Encouraging to create causes and conditions for us to benefit others in worldly and spiritual…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Offering our bodies to all sentient beings

Covering Verses 3.11-3.17 and encouraging us to dedicate our body, merit, and resources to the…

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Requesting teachings and our teachers to remain

Giving commentary to Verses 1-11 of Chapter 3, covering the limbs of rejoicing, requesting teachings,…

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Freeing ourselves from negativity

Covering Verses 57-65 and finishes the commentary on the four opponent powers of purification and…

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Offering ourselves to the Buddhas

Continuing the commentary on Chapter 2, Verses 42-57: covering generating regret for negativities and seeking…

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Regretting negativity by reflecting on death

Giving commentary to Verses 32-41, showing how reflecting on death can help clarify what is…

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Removing barriers to forgiveness

Discussing what gets in the way of forgiving others and responsibility for our harmful actions

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