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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Venerable Thubten Chodron The benefits of bodhichitta
Bodhicitta—the aspiration for awakening for the benefit of all sentient beings—is the most noble intention…
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Chapter 7: Verses 50-58
Developing and applying self-confidence, the second factor of joyous effort. Learning from failure and not…
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Chapter 7: Verses 31-49
Overcoming the three types of laziness that oppose joyous effort. Developing aspiration and self-confidence, the…
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Equanimity and bodhicitta
Equanimity for all beings is the foundation upon which bodhicitta is developed. How the bodhicitta…
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Chapter 7: Verses 15-30
When joyous effort helps us go forward in our practice to do something good and…
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Chapter 7: Verses 1-15
Joyous effort—taking delight in virtuous activities—is a powerful antidote to the three types of laziness…
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Inspiring the heart on the path
How to meditate to cultivate bodhicitta using Shantideva's step-by-step instruction on equalizing and exchanging self…
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The advantages of bodhicitta
Ten ways that the practice of altruism benefits an altruistic person in his or her…
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Chapter 6: Verses 127-134
Putting time and energy into thought transformation changes how we view difficult situations and people…
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Chapter 6: Verses 119-126
By harming sentient beings we create the causes for our own suffering. By respecting them…
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Chapter 6: Verses 112-118
Why we need sentient beings to develop fortitude and create merit. Looking at the important…
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Buddhahood and individual liberation
Responding to a viewer's question on how individual liberation fits into the path to buddhahood.
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