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Bodhicitta, the Supreme Wish

Rooted in compassion and knowledge, bodhicitta is the most precious wish we can cultivate, as it is aimed at the most precious attainment –

Buddhahood itself

  • The Six Transcendental Perfections: Cultivating Virtue on the Path to Enlightenment

    The Six Transcendental Perfections: Cultivating Virtue on the Path to Enlightenment

    Introduction: The six transcendental perfections encapsulate essential virtues for the aspiring bodhisattva on the path to enlightenment. These perfections, namely generosity, discipline, patience, diligence, meditation, and knowledge, are central to the cultivation of bodhicitta and the realization of non-conceptual wisdom. By understanding and integrating these practices, practitioners can transcend ordinary virtues and progress towards the…

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  • Bodhicitta of Aspiration and Application: Motivation on the Path to Enlightenment

    Bodhicitta of Aspiration and Application: Motivation on the Path to Enlightenment

    Introduction: In the pursuit of awakening, it is crucial to understand the concepts of relative and absolute bodhicitta. Relative bodhicitta encompasses two aspects: the bodhicitta of aspiration and the bodhicitta of application. These aspects focus on motivation and intention rather than immediate action. Before engaging in the practice of the six transcendental perfections, it is…

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  • Generating Bodhicitta: Expanding the Mind’s Boundaries

    Generating Bodhicitta: Expanding the Mind’s Boundaries

    Introduction: Generating bodhicitta is the process of making our minds vast and courageous, transcending the limitations imposed by ego-clinging. While our minds are naturally expansive, they are often constrained by self-centeredness. However, a bodhisattva aspires to open their mind, making it as vast as the infinite expanse of space. Bodhicitta serves as the antidote to…

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  • Bodhicitta, the Supreme Wish: Awakening the Compassionate Heart

    Bodhicitta, the Supreme Wish: Awakening the Compassionate Heart

    Introduction: Bodhicitta, the supreme wish, embodies the highest aspiration one can make on the spiritual path. While worldly desires may focus on limited achievements, bodhicitta directs our intentions towards the greatest goal of all – attaining perfect enlightenment and liberating all sentient beings from suffering. Rooted in compassion and knowledge, bodhicitta is the most precious…

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