Shantideva's Bodhicaryavatara (Members Only)
His Holiness the Dalai Lama presented these teachings in New York City from November 11-14, 1991. Given as preliminary teachings to the Kalachakra Initiation. Translated by Thupten Jinpa.
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Note from the transcriber: Transcribed and typed by Phillip Lecso from audiotapes obtained from Buddhist Studies on Audio Cassette entitled The Path of Compassion Teachings. I take full responsibility for all mistakes that have occurred, through hearing and writing incorrectly what was taught, for these I apologize. May all be auspicious. May any merit from this activity go to the long life and good health of His Holiness. May all sentient beings quickly attain the state of the Glorious Kalacakra even through these imperfect efforts.
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- The Four Noble Truths
- Question and Answer
- The Four Noble Truths
- Question and Answer
- Generating the mind of enlightenment
- Question and Answer
- Bodhisattva Vows