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 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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Cherishing others
The benefits of cherishing others and practicing fortitude. Verses 119-134 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's…
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Transforming hindrances and adversity
How our spiritual progress is dependent on all sentient beings. Verses 103-118 of Chapter 6…
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Challenging the ego
How the Dharma challenges our self-centered mind. Verses 99-102 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
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Praise and reputation
Giving up attachment to praise and a good reputation. Verses 90-98 of Shantideva's "Engaging in…
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Working with jealousy
Counteracting our jealous mind that resents our enemies' good fortune. Verses 80-89 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
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Transforming anger
How to change our perspective about suffering to stop anger from arising. Verses 70-79 of…
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Facing harm with fortitude
The inappropriateness of anger in response to others' contempt and harmful actions. Verses 52-69 of…
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