Towards Bodhicitta: Equalizing & Exchanging Self For Others

This meditation is from a series of teachings Venerable Sangye Khadro gave on part of the text “Ornament for Clear Realization.” This is the first meditation of 11, though they do not need to be listened to in order.

Bodhisattvas, the beings with great compassion – or bodhicitta – practice equalizing and exchanging self and others to realize that all beings want happiness and to avoid suffering equally. This practice can also inspire us, "bodhisattvas in training." It is simple, yet profound.

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Thank you for this heart practice! It helped me see that someone I don’t like right now wants happiness and doesn’t want suffering, just like me.

Thank you 👏🏻 A lovely and straight forward explanation leading to an open heart.