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 Chapter 8: Verses 1–6
How to free yourself from attachment - commentary on verses 1-6 of Chapter 8 of…
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Venerable Thubten Losang - Dec 24, 2022
Venerable Thubten Losang Review of Chapter Six: Verses 22-34
How anger arises due to causes and conditions, and how to use an understanding of…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Review of Chapter Six: Verses 36-40
Developing fortitude in the face of harm and hardship using thought transformation verses.
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Venerable Thubten Samten Review of Chapter Six: Verses 40-42
Why being angry at others is inappropriate, because they are under the control of afflictions
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Venerable Thubten Ngawang Review of Chapter Six: Verses 43-44
How to counter attachment to the body by cultivating mindfulness of the body.
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Others are as important as ourselves
Explanation of the first three points of the nine-point equalizing self and others meditation.
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Others have been kind
Explanation of the second three points of the nine-point equalizing self and others meditation.
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Equalizing self and other ultimately
Explanation of the last three points of the equalizing self and other meditation including review…
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Dispelling all suffering
How it is possible to have a mind that wishes to dispel the suffering of…
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What is prayer?
A discussion of the nature of prayer in Buddhism and recognizing the kindness of others.
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Why do I protect myself and not others?
Using reasoning to move beyond the self-centered attitude and care about the happiness and suffering…
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No real owner of suffering
Commentary on verses about the equality of one’s own and others’ suffering.
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