Shantideva – Verse 15
Bodhichitta, the awakened mind,
Is known in brief to have two aspects:
First, aspiring, bodhichitta in intention;
Then active bodhichitta, practical engagement.
Shantideva, The Way of the Bodhisattva, Verse 15

Bodhichitta, the awakened mind,
Is known in brief to have two aspects:
First, aspiring, bodhichitta in intention;
Then active bodhichitta, practical engagement.
Shantideva, The Way of the Bodhisattva, Verse 15

Shantideva cites three benefits of pain. First, it is valuable because through sorrow, pride is driven out. No matter how arrogant and condescending we’ve been, great suffering can humble us. The pain of a serious illness or loss of a loved one can be transformative, softening us and making us less self-centered. The second benefit…

Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo: Atisha’s Verses, Part 2 – Another precious teaching we encourage you to watch and put into practice.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s advice for the New Year delivered during his address at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies’s 50th Anniversary in Sarnath, Varanasi, India on January 1, 2018. His Holiness speaks in Tibetan followed by an English translation.

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″]

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.

Buddhist teacher Alan Wallace about Shamatha. Interview by Study Buddhism.