37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
Commentaries on "The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas" by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo.
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The kindness of others and wanting to repay it
What bodhicitta is, and the seven-point cause and effect method of generating it.
View PostAspiring for freedom: why worldly pleasures won̵...
Cultivating contentment and aspiring for liberation, short-term pleasure versus long-term happiness.
View PostWatch what you’re doing: your actions have res...
Being aware of our ethical conduct and "cleaning up our act" can lead to a…
View PostTurning to the Buddhist path for spiritual guidance
What it means to take refuge and who we are taking refuge in when we…
View PostRelying on a spiritual friend
The benefits and importance of relying on a spiritual mentor, and the basic qualities to…
View PostBad friends and why we don’t need them
Looking at how we are affected by the people we spend our time with, and…
View PostLooking at death and dealing with loss
How remembering death can make life meaningful, causing us to think about the choices we…
View PostCalming the mind, simplifying our lives
How to work with our minds, looking internally at the causes of problems, and decrease…
View PostThe poisons of anger, attachment and ignorance
How the three poisons affect our relationships and push us to do many harmful actions.…
View PostPrecious human life and how to use it wisely
The importance of making good use of our precious human life and what it means…
View Post37 Practices: Verses 29-37
The perfections of concentration and wisdom, and the final verses on the practices of bodhisattvas.
View Post37 Practices: Verses 25-28
The first four of the six perfections. Retreatants share their experiences and growth.
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