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 Steadfastness and self-confidence
How to distinguish self-confidence from conceit, engaging in virtue with enthusiasm, and the disadvantages of…
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A joyous long-term vision
The importance of aspiration and a joyous long-term vision, self-confidence, and an examination of the…
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Awakening joy
How to generate armor-like joyous effort, avoid despondency, and counteract laziness, discouragement and weariness.
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Counteracting laziness
The different types of laziness and how to counteract them, and the importance of remembering…
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Joyous effort, ignorance, and laziness
This retreat on joyous effort begins with teachings on cultivating fortitude and counteracting laziness to…
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Chapter 6: Verses 98-111
The disadvantages of being attached to praise, and how those who harm us are actually…
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Chapter 6: Verses 66-86
Stopping anger through fortitude that is indifferent to harm, and contemplating the benefits of fortitude.
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Chapter 6: Verses 52-65
Having fortitude when others treat us with contempt and when others disrespect the Dharma or…
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Chapter 6: Verses 39-51
Stopping the causes of anger and how our suffering comes about from our negative karma.
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Equalizing self and others
Meditating on equalizing ourselves with others to develop the altruistic intention of becoming a Buddha…
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Taming the mind: Questions and answers
Question-and-answer session on topics ranging from rebirth, mindfulness to dealing with differences in religious beliefs.
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