Bodhisattva Path
How to become a bodhisattva, a great being intent on attaining full awakening for the benefit of all beings.
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Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) Why is bodhicitta so powerful?
How bodhicitta encapsulates numerous agents of transformation within a single motivation and outlines some of…
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Bodhicitta: The jewel of the mind
The many praises given to bodhicitta in Buddhist scriptures.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The joy of serving sentient beings
How compassion and benefiting others benefits ourselves and others now and in the future. Reflections…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro 
The benefits of bodhichitta
Bodhicitta—the aspiration for awakening for the benefit of all sentient beings—is the most noble intention…
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Chapter 7: Verses 50-58
Developing and applying self-confidence, the second factor of joyous effort. Learning from failure and not…
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Chapter 7: Verses 31-49
Overcoming the three types of laziness that oppose joyous effort. Developing aspiration and self-confidence, the…
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Equanimity and bodhicitta
Equanimity for all beings is the foundation upon which bodhicitta is developed. How the bodhicitta…
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Chapter 7: Verses 15-30
When joyous effort helps us go forward in our practice to do something good and…
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Chapter 7: Verses 1-15
Joyous effort—taking delight in virtuous activities—is a powerful antidote to the three types of laziness…
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Inspiring the heart on the path
How to meditate to cultivate bodhicitta using Shantideva's step-by-step instruction on equalizing and exchanging self…
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