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“True compassion brings with it the dispelling of internal tensions, a state of calmness and serenity.” – 14th Dalai Lama Join us for day of meditation and Dharma practice focused on cultivating compassion for ourselves and others. Bodhicitta (Great Compassion) is foundational to Mahayana Buddhist teachings. Though these teachings are Buddhist, they contain universal truths and…
The Monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery
We are thrilled to once again host the monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery. This is the monastery that our spiritual director, John (Chophel) Bruna, received his ordination from. They are here through the weekend. For details, click here. Here are some photos from last night’s teaching [cycloneslider id=”bodhicitta-teaching-gaden-2017″]
Shantideva Verse 35
But Joyous and Devoted thoughts Will yield abundant fruits in greater strength. Even in great trouble, Bodhisattvas Never bring forth wrong; their virtues naturally increase.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama speaks on Materialism
Visit this link on Study Buddhism dot com to read the article by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. How to deal with materialism.
What is Shamatha – Alan Wallace
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Shantideva – Verse 2
Here I shall say nothing that has not been said before, And in the art of prosody I have no skill. I therefore have no thought that this might be of benefit to others; I wrote it only to habituate my mind.
