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The Buddhist master Shantideva lived from approximately 685 to 763 CE. A scholar, realized meditation master, teacher and poet, Shantideva’s...
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Starting Your Meditation With The 7-Branch Mahayana Prayer
The seven-branch Mahayana prayer is a devotional practice for accumulating merit. It is typically done as a preliminary to meditation...
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A Glimpse into the Mysteries of Karma
How Our Intentions Shape Our Karma: Understanding the Power of Mind How should we understand the fundamental concept of karma?...
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The Buddhist Concept Of Near Enemies
The Buddhist concept of near enemies describes look-alike virtues; close to the real thing, but not quite the same. Understanding...
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Lam-Rim: The Stages Of The Path To Enlightenment
Lam-rim is Tibetan for “stages of the path.” Tibetan Buddhism has a rich tradition of lam-rim texts, based on the...
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What Are The Five Buddhist Paths to Liberation?
Mahayana Buddhism and the Five Practice Paths In Mahayana Buddhism, the five paths and the ten levels map the journey...
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Insights into the Notion of Self
Where Buddhism and modern psychology differ It is said that recognizing the true nature of “self” eradicates all ignorance and...
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6 Buddhist Mantras You Can Practice Today
Buddhist mantra practice purifies our energy, keeps the mind steadily focused and opens our hearts. Access these benefits and others...
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Meaning and Benefits of the Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra
The om mani padme hum mantra encompasses multiple layers of meaning. Literally translated as ‘jewel in the lotus,’ this compassion...
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The Heart Sutra is perhaps the most well-known sutra, or scripture, of Mahayana Buddhism. In just 25 verses, it describes...
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What is Aspiration Bodhicitta?
How positive intention turns every situation into practice Aspiration bodhicitta is the practice of using every situation to cultivate positive...
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The Difference Between Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism
Of all the ways we can distinguish the major Buddhist schools of thought, Mahayana and Hinayana have arisen as a...
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The classic lojong mind training verse, ‘drive all blames into one,’ teaches us how to use blame effectively. Instead of...
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The Lojong Mind Training Slogans
The Lojong Mind Training Slogans (Mahayana Buddhist Practice) The lojong mind training slogans are brief, pith statements that serve as...
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The Two Truths or Realities in Buddhism
Understanding the Buddhist Two Truth Doctrine Is there a difference between how awakened beings and ordinary beings perceive the world?...
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