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The Two Techniques for Generating Bodhicitta

(formerly titled "The Advantages of Bodhicitta")
part of The Three Principal Aspects of the Path

by Venerable Thubten Chodron©
Boise, Idaho, USA
3 May - 27 September, 2003


Between 3 May and 27 September 2003, Venerable Chodron gave a series of talks on the two techniques for generating Bodhicitta. These talks are part of a larger series on the Three Principal Aspects of the Path. Click here for the full outline of the talks.

The first two talks in this section describe the advantages of Bodhicitta. The balance of the talks describes the two techniques: (1) The Seven-Point Cause and Effect Method and (2) Equalizing and Exchanging Self and Others.

1. The Advantages of Bodhicitta
(3 May 2003)
[first half of talk: 42 minutes] : Download | Listen
[second half of talk: 52 minutes] : Download | Listen

2. The Advantages of Bodhicitta
(10 May 2003)
[46 minutes]: The benefits of Bodhicitta and the causes of Bodhicitta: Download | Listen

The Seven-Point Cause and Effect Method

3. Equanimity: The Foundation of Bodhicitta
(10 May 2003)
[41 minutes]: Download | Listen

4. Recognizing That All Beings Have Been our Mother
(17 May 2003)
[44 minutes]: Download | Listen

5. Seeing the Kindness of our Mother
(17 May 2003)
[27 minutes]: Download | Listen

6. The Benefits of Love
(7 June 2003)
[10 minutes]: Download | Listen

7. Heart-Warming Love
(9 August 2003)
[47 minutes]: Download | Listen

8. Great Compassion
(9 August 2003)
[30 minutes]: Download | Listen

9. The Great Resolve and Bodhicitta
(23 August 2003)
[26 minutes]: Download | Listen

Equalizing and Exchanging Self and Others

10. Equalizing Self and Others
(23 August 2003)
[62 minutes]: Download | Listen

11. The Disadvantages of Self-Centeredness
(30 August 2003)
[33 minutes]: Download | Listen

12. The Benefits of Cherishing Others
(30 August 2003)
[41 minutes]: Download | Listen

13. Exchanging Self and Others
(27 September 2003)
[33 minutes]: Download | Listen

14. Taking and Giving
(27 September 2003)
[53 minutes]: Download | Listen

 

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