Please join Geshe Lobsang as he introduces Bodhichitta, a key teaching in Tibetan Buddhism.  It is the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. It is considered the heart of the Mahayana path and is seen as essential for progressing towards enlightenment. Bodhichitta is the compassionate wish to attain Buddhahood in order to help all beings find liberation from suffering and reach ultimate happiness. This teaching emphasizes the importance of cultivating love, compassion, and altruism in order to achieve spiritual awakening while benefiting. others.

 

ZaChoeje Rinpoche’s introduction of bodhichitta is rooted in the belief that all beings have the potential to attain enlightenment and that the ultimate purpose of life is to alleviate the suffering of others. Bodhicitta is often conveyed through various methods such as meditation, contemplation, and the study of Buddhist texts. The practice of bodhichitta is seen as a way to transform one's own mind and develop a deep sense of empathy and compassion for all living beings. It is considered a profound and transformative teaching that guides practitioners towards a selfless and altruistic way of living.  

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