Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds
Shantideva's well-loved guide on how to become a bodhisattva, taught extensively in the Tibetan tradition.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The disadvantages of samsara
Commentary on Shantideva's verses that point out the disadvantages of samsara, in order to develop…
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Giving up desire
How the cause of problems and pain is not the objects of attachment themselves, but…
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Venerable Thubten Lamsel Isolation of body and mind
A review of verses 1-37 of Chapter 8, with discussion of the meaning and purpose…
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Wealth is suffering
How wealth causes suffering and that it is better to strive for the wealth of…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi 
Meditation on equanimity
An explanation of equanimity and its importance in developing bodhicitta including a guided meditation on…
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Everyone wants happiness
Explanation of the nine-point equalizing self and other meditation, covering point 1, how everyone equally…
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We are all equal
Explanation of the first three points of the nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others.
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The kindness of others
Continued explanation of the nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others with the three points…
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The kindness of enemies
How those who harm us can help us overcome anger, resentment, and grudges.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Review of Chapter Six: Verses 1-11
The disadvantages of anger, and how to keep the mind from getting angry by protecting…
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Venerable Thubten Kunga Review of Chapter Six: Verses 12-21
How we can use suffering and difficult situations to increase our compassion, instead of responding…
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