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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Chapter 3: Verses 4-10
How the self-centered attitude obstructs our happiness. How and why we request teachings and how…
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Chapter 3: Verses 1-3
Developing love and compassion in a reasonable way. The importance of purification and creating of…
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Wisdom and compassion
Seeing the kindness of sentient beings and understanding that our enlightenment depends on them.
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Dedication from “Engaging in the Deeds of Bodh...
Dedicating for the well-being and happiness of all sentient beings, with an inspiring final verse.
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Taking joy in our Dharma practice
Having an appreciation for joyous effort and showing interest in overcoming laziness.
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The determination to be free
Understanding the meaning of renunciation, what we are wishing to be free from, the effects…
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Ethical conduct and benefitting sentient beings
Discussion of the concept of far-reaching ethical conduct. Keeping precepts and what to do if…
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Kindness and the benefits of engaged bodhicitta
An analysis to see that all sentient beings have been one's mothers. Reasons to generate…
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Bodhicitta: Gateway to the Mahayana path
Tracing the source of beginningless suffering and the antidote. Importance of compassion in the beginning,…
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Precious human life
Making one's perfect human rebirth meaningful through the practice of bodhicitta. Accumulation of karma and…
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Existence of person and obscurations
Comparing the different understanding of selflessness of persons in various Buddhist philosophical schools. This fortunate…
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Seven amazing feats of Shantideva
Inspiring faith and confidence in Shantideva's teachings through his extraordinary acts. A summary of the…
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