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4.B.2.B. Training our minds in the stages of
a person of higher motivation -
striving for enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings
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The Seed of Enlightenment (Bodhicitta)
The Buddhist Library, Singapore. 16 Nov 2004
Part 1 of 4
[23 min]: Download
Part 2 of 4 [22
min]: Download
Part 3 of 4 [15
min]: Download
Part 4 of 4: Questions and Answers
[17 min]: Download
*Advantages
of Bodhicitta or the Altruistic Intention - Part 1.
Dharma Friendship Foundation,
Seattle. 14 Apr 93.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
Introduction to the Great Scope
Review of Initial & Middle
Scopes ~ The meaning of "in
common" ~ Purpose of knowing the advantages - from "should"
to "I want to"
[9 min]: Download
1st 4 Advantages of Bodhicitta
What it means to be a Mahayana
practitioner ~ Without bodhicitta, practising tantra will not
bring realisations ~ Which is the real miracle -- having clairvoyant
powers or having a kind heart? ~ Taking care not to misinterpret
the teachings and become sectarian ~ What is Bodhicitta?
[26 min]: Download
Question-and-Answer
What's the difference between
compassion and bodhicitta?~- Arhats & Buddhas in the Theravada
tradition ~ Is it possible to attain Buddhahood in this degenerate
age? How so? ~ Why is it that bodhisattvas have to take rebirth
in the lower realms to help the hell beings? [7
min]: Download
*Advantages
of Bodhicitta - Part 3;
Equanimity: Preliminary to Cultivating Bodhicitta
DFF, Seattle. 21 Apr 93. [Transcript
in PDF format]
Advantages - Cont'd
[13 min]: Download
Why be Kind to Others? [16
min]: Download
Equanimity: Preliminary to Cultivating
Bodhicitta
[17 min]: Download
Questions and Answers [10
min]: Download
Equanimity.
Cleveland, Ohio April 2003
Equanimity
[48 min]: Download
mp3 file
Venerable Chodron explains
equanimity. She explains how the designations of friend, enemy
and stranger are created by our mind and how our prejudices prevent
our spiritual progress. Ven. Chodron talks about how to develop
equanimity to open our heart equally to all and have a genuine
respect for all beings.
Equanimity: Q&A
[25 min]: Download
mp3 file
- How can we face our fears?
- What is the difference between love
and attachment?
- Can you explain joy?
- How can I decrease my anger toward
President G. W. Bush?
Advantages
of bodhicitta, 3 &
10 May 2003, US.
*Cultivating
Bodhicitta through the Seven Points of Cause and Effect - Part 1
of 4. DFF, Seattle. 26 Apr 93.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
Equanimity - Cont'd
[10 min]: Download
(1) Recognizing that each sentient
being has been one's mother [18
min]: Download
(2) Remembering their kindness to
you as your mother
[14 min]: Download
(2) - Cont'd
[14 min]: Download
Questions and Answers [13
min]: Download
*Cultivating
Bodhicitta through the Seven Points of Cause and Effect - Part 2
of 4. DFF, Seattle. 28 Apr 93.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
(1) & (2) - Cont'd
[16 min]: Download
(3) Wishing to reciprocate that kindness
[15 min]: Download
Questions and Answers
[16 min]: Download
(4) Heart-warming Love
[4 min]: Download
*Cultivating
Bodhicitta through the Seven Points of Cause and Effect - Part 3
of 4. DFF, Seattle. 3 May 93.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
Different Types of Love
Eight Benefits of Meditating on Love
Loving-Kindness Meditation taught in the Theravada tradition
[22 min]: Download
(5) Great Compassion [21
min]: Download
Questions and Answers [8
min]: Download
*Cultivating
Bodhicitta through the Seven Points of Cause and Effect - Part 4
of 4. DFF, Seattle. 5 May 93.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
(5) - Cont'd
[21 min]: Download
(6) & (7) Great Determination
and the Altruistic Intention
[14 min]: Download
Pitfalls in Dharma Practice [5
min]: Download
Cultivating
bodhicitta through the seven points of cause and effect, May
to Aug 2003, Boise, Idaho, US.
*Cultivating
Bodhicitta through Equalizing and Exchanging Self and Others - An
Overview. DFF, Seattle. 26 Jul
93. [Transcript
in PDF format]
(1) Equalizing self and others. Bringing
the real meaning of democracy or equality into the Dharma; Striking
at our individualism, egotism; The only reason why we cherish
ourselves more than others is simply because of habit.
(2) Disadvantages of self-centeredness. Makes
us touchy and sensitive, easily offended; Gets us into the 'trilogy'
of jealousy, competitiveness, and arrogance; Seeing the disadvantages
helps us transform the 'plastic' compassion we have for ourselves
and others to one which is deep and genuine.
(3) Advantages of cherishing others
[21 min]: Download
(4) Exchanging self and others
(5) Giving your own happiness and taking the suffering of others.
Helps us relate to every
situation in a beneficial way, even in negative situations where
we can't directly alleviate; Helps us when we're unhappy; Develops
our love and compassion and enables us to transform adverse conditions
into the path.
[15 min]: Download
*Cultivating
Bodhicitta through Equalizing and Exchanging Self and Others - Part
1. DFF, Seattle. 10 May 93.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
(1) Equalizing self and others -
Looking from conventional level
[20 min]: Download
Yes, but... [13
min]: Download
Looking from ultimate level [15
min]: Download
Questions and Answers
[21 min]: Download
*Cultivating
Bodhicitta through Equalizing and Exchanging Self and Others - Part
2. DFF, Seattle. 19 May 93.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
(1) Equalizing self and others - cont'd
[10 min]: Download
Yes, but... [25
min]: Download
(2) Disadvantages of self-centeredness
[27 min]: Download
Questions and Answers
[4 min]: Download
*Cultivating
Bodhicitta through Equalizing and Exchanging Self and Others - Part
3. DFF, Seattle. 24 May 93.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
(2) Disadvantages of self-centeredness
- cont'd
[22 min]: Download
(3) Advantages of cherishing others
[24 min]: Download
Cultivating
bodhicitta through equalizing and exchanging self and others,
Aug to Sep 2003, Boise, Idaho,
US.
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