For when, with irreversible intent,
The mind embraces bodhichitta,
Willing to set free the endless multitudes of beings,
In that instant, from that moment on,

A great and unremitting stream,
A strength of wholesome merit,
Even during sleep and inattention,
Rises equal to the vastness of the sky.

Śāntideva. The Way of the Bodhisattva

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The enemy is our greatest teacher.
Through difficulties pride is dissolved, karma is purified, inner strength is furthered, and equanimity is attained.

— Shantideva

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BDG news: Dalai Lama Shares Message of Peace and Compassion as Well-Wishers Around the World Celebrate His 90th Birthday

🔗 Read more at BDG: https://tinyurl.com/463wajar

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Thoughts on Shantideva's “Bodhicaryavatara” — “A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life.”

Faith & Values: A Buddhist thought-experiment to help you turn anger into compassion – Daily Press

"It's hard to be a human being, and none of us are doing it perfectly."
https://www.dailypress.com/2024/05/06/faith-values-a-buddhist-thought-experiment-to-help-you-turn-anger-into-compassion/

BDG feature: The Bengali Buddhist Renaissance in the Pālā Dynasty

Read here: https://tinyurl.com/3c53x7dz

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"Shantideva goes on to say that even if all the people around were to stand up against us, as long as we have control of our own minds, they will not be able to disturb our peace."

The Nature of Mind by The Dalai Lama – Buddhism now

"I have explained to some of my friends that 'mind' is only one word."
https://buddhismnow.com/2019/09/28/the-nature-of-mind-by-the-dalai-lama/

Another nugget from Hoopla, "Bodhisattva Mind" by #PemaChodron
https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12407878

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