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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70 Topics: Application in complete aspects
Further explanation of topics in chapter 4, application in complete aspects.
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The meaning of compassion
What compassion means, the three kinds of suffering that warrant compassion, and compassion’s connection to…
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Holding a retreat mind
Three ways to visualize Manjushri and how to set up a proper retreat environment.
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70 Topics: Introduction to application in complete a...
Review of the eight categories and introduction of chapter 4, application in complete aspects.
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70 Topics: Mahayana path of meditation
Explanation of chapter 2, topics 5 to 11, on the Mahayana path of meditation.
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Compassion and the determination to be free
Completing Chapter 9, describing how to think about the four truths in terms of three…
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70 Topics: Mahayana paths
Explanation of chapter 1, topics 3 to 7 on the bodhisattva paths.
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The benefits of omniscience
Benefits of bodhicitta and how realizing the the two truths leads to attainment of buddha…
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70 Topics: Mahayana instructions
Teaching and meditation on chapter 1, topic 2 on the two truths.
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Integrating wisdom and skillful means
How bodhisattvas integrate method and wisdom in meditative absorption and arising from it.
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