Gradual Path to Enlightenment (1991-94)
In the early 11th century, the Indian Buddhist master Atisha condensed essential points from the sutras and ordered them into the text Lamp of the Path. These were then expanded upon in the 14th century by the Tibetan Buddhist master Lama Tsongkhapa in The Great Exposition on the Gradual Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim Chenmo). Venerable Thubten Chodron comments on this text and relates these practical teachings to our daily lives. Teachings given at Dharma Friendship Foundation 1991-1994.
Equalizing self and other
Venerable Thubten Chodron Equalizing self and other by examining them on the conventional and ultimate level.
View Post Disadvantages of self-centeredness
As we begin to work through our resistance to the practice of equalizing the self and others, we begin to see the many disadvantages of…
View Post Advantages of cherishing others
Examining the disadvantages of self-centeredness and the many advantages of cherishing others.
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Commitments of aspiring bodhicitta
Generating the two types of bodhicitta: aspiring and engaging. How to protect our bodhicitta from degenerating in this and future lives.
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Root bodhisattva vows: Vows 1 to 4
Commentary on the first four of the eighteen root bodhisattva vows.
View Post Root bodhisattva vows: Vows 5 to 13
Commentary on the fifth through thirteenth root bodhisattva vows.
View Post Root bodhisattva vows: Vows 14 to 18
Commentary on the last five of the eighteen root bodhisattva vows including the four binding factors of completely transgressing a vow.
View Post Equalizing and exchanging self and other
An overview of the meditation on equalizing self and other.
View Post How the bodhisattva vows are useful
The many benefits of bodhisattva precepts, How they liberate us and help make our lives meaningful.
View Post Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vows 1-5
Introduction to the 46 auxiliary bodhisattva vows and an in-depth look at the first five to overcome obstacles to the far-reaching attitude of generosity.
View Post Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vows 6-12
Completion of the auxiliary vows to overcome obstacles to far-reaching generosity as well as the first five verses to overcome obstacles to ethical discipline.
View Post Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vows 13-16
Continuation of the auxiliary vows to overcome obstacles to ethical discipline.
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