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 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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Transforming hindrances and adversity
How our spiritual progress is dependent on all sentient beings. Verses 103-118 of Chapter 6…
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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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Chapter 6: Verses 112-118
Why we need sentient beings to develop fortitude and create merit. Looking at the important…
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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 127-134
Putting time and energy into thought transformation changes how we view difficult situations and people…
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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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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 31-49
Overcoming the three types of laziness that oppose joyous effort. Developing aspiration and self-confidence, the…
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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 59-76
Cultivating the far-reaching practice of joyous effort brings joy to dharma practice and is a…
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The bodhisattva ideal
A commentary on inspiring verses from Shantideva's Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds. Also how the…
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