bodhicitta
Bodhicitta is the mind dedicated to attaining awakening for the benefit of all sentient beings. Included are explanations of bodhicitta, its advantages, and how to develop bodhicitta.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Others have been kind
Explanation of the second three points of the nine-point equalizing self and others meditation.
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Others are as important as ourselves
Explanation of the first three points of the nine-point equalizing self and others meditation.
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Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) Subtlest clear light mind
Describing the meaning of the subtlest clear light mind, and how this is the basis…
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The purity of the mind
Reviewing Chapter 12, "The Mind and Its Potential", describing the nature of the mind and…
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Buddhahood depends on sentient beings
Reviewing Chapter 12, "The Mind and Its Potential", describing how Buddhas depends on sentient beings…
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The kindness of enemies
How those who harm us can help us overcome anger, resentment, and grudges.
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The kindness of others
Continued explanation of the nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others with the three points…
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We are all equal
Explanation of the first three points of the nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others.
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Generosity of the heart
How to cultivate the four brahmaviharas or divine abodes of love, compassion, empathetic joy, and…
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Compassion manifesting in skillful means
An article about compassion and skillful means as an expression of compassion published in Mindfulness.
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Meditation on equanimity
An explanation of equanimity and its importance in developing bodhicitta including a guided meditation on…
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Khenpo Yeshi Lhundup Divisions of the perfection of forbearance
Forbearance, advanced qualities, and helping others on the bodhisattva path.
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