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Venerable Thubten Chodron Great resolve and bodhicitta
The conclusion of the teaching on the seven-point-cause-and-effect method and a clear explanation of the…
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The permutations of karma
What makes karma certain or uncertain to be experienced. The factors that influence when karma…
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Chapter 3: Verses 215-223
The four immeasurable factors that make full awakening possible. How the collections of merit and…
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Repaying kindness, love, and compassion
The third through fifth points in the seven point cause and effect instructions; one of…
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The kindness of our parents
The first two points in the seven-point-cause-and-effect instructions for developing bodhicitta.
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Developing equanimity
The importance of developing equanimity before we can begin developing bodhichitta.
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Virtuous karma and its effects
How virtuous karma is created and the types of results it brings. An explanation of…
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Chapter 3: Verses 212-214
Explanation of the syllogism for establishing the emptiness of persons and phenomena because they are…
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Bodhicitta, the best gift
How all the happiness in the world comes from the altruistic intention.
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Antidotes to the judgmental mind
How the development of integrity is strengthened and enhanced by paying attention to what is…
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The effects of negative karma
Reflecting on the karmic results of each of the 10 nonvirtues inspires us to abstain…
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Chapter 3: Verses 201-213
The collection of merit that gives rise to the 32 signs of a buddha is…
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