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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Root bodhisattva vows: Vows 14 to 18

Commentary on the last five of the eighteen root bodhisattva vows including the four binding…

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Many statutes of bodhisattvas.
LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Root bodhisattva vows: Vows 5 to 13

Commentary on the fifth through thirteenth root bodhisattva vows.

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Statue of a sitting Buddha.
LR12 Cultivating Bodhicitta

The altruistic intention

An examination of the practices in common with advanced level practitioners starts by first considering…

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Woman visiting dogs in a shelter.
LR08 Karma

Positive actions and their results

Looking at karma in terms of the positive actions and results, and a discussion of…

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The word "Mind" painted on a wall.
LR08 Karma

Three destructive actions of mind

Of the ten destructive actions, the three mental actions are the motivator for all the…

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Black and white image of a Buddha statue.
LR07 Refuge

Qualities of a Buddha’s mind

Wisdom and compassion are the two basic qualities of a Buddha's mind.

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Shrine of a large Tibetan Buddha.
LR07 Refuge

Qualities of a Buddha

The Buddha's teachings are a reliable guide for our spiritual path.

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Thangka image of Shantarakshita.
LR01 Lamrim Outline

Lamrim outline: Advanced

A detailed outline of the lamrim advanced level teachings.

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Water droplets on dandelion seeds.
Guided Meditations

Meditations on the lamrim

A general outline for meditation of the steps for each topic in the gradual path…

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