108 Verses on Compassion (2006-11)
Teachings on One Hundred and Eight Verses Praising Great Compassion called A Precious Crystal Rosary by Bhikshu Lobsang Tayang given during the Chenrezig retreats at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center and Sravasti Abbey from 2006-2011.
108 Verses: Verses 1-14
Venerable Thubten Chodron Review of first 14 verses that describe the qualities of great compassion.
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108 Verses: Verses 15-19
How great compassion is an important quality of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha that makes them reliable.
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108 Verses: Verses 20-26
How transforming mind and overcoming afflicted attitudes is the essence of Dharma practice.
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108 Verses: Verses 27-34
How bodhisattavas, because of great compassion, work continuously to benefit sentient beings,
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108 Verses: Verses 35-41
How much attachment we have for the body, yet only the karma we create in taking care of the body comes with us to the…
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108 Verses: Verses 43-46
How to think about the kindness shown by our parents and, based on that, how to cultivate equanimity for all beings.
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108 Verses: Verse 47 and dependence on others
How we need to be open minded to see that each one is lovable and watch the stories our minds create.
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108 Verses: Verses 48-52
How we need to be receptive vessels for teachings and to develop our understanding through listening, thinking, meditating, and practicing.
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108 Verses: Verses 52-53
Developing an understanding of our lives and making decisions that give us long-term benefits.
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108 Verses: Verses 54-56
Importance of cherishing others instead of the self and examining how our mind feels.
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108 Verses: Verses 57-62
How one has the potential to attain enlightenment by changing one's own thoughts and mind.
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108 Verses: Verses 63-70
How great compassion helps sentient beings towards better rebirth and progress towards enlightenment.
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