Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche is continuing his commentary on “Words of My Perfect Teacher” (Tibetan: Kun-zang La-may Zhal-lung) by Paltrul Rinpoche.
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Words of My Perfect Teacher

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Bodhicitta - the altruistic mind of enlightenment, in addition to the wisdom realizing emptiness, is an essential aspect of of Mahayana Buddhism. Bodhicitta involves contemplation on the Four Immeasurable Qualities of Loving kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity. Additionally, there are the practices of the Six Perfections: Generosity, Ethical Conduct, Patience, Perseverance, Meditation, Wisdom.

"All the three worlds’ misery comes from wanting happiness for ourselves; and all virtues and happiness is born of a mind that wishes others well. So following the example  of the teacher of all gods and human beings, generate the supreme mind that is set upon unsurpassed awakening.”
-Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche

“For as long as space endures
And for as long as living being remain
Until then, may I too abide
To dispel the misery of the world.”
-Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva)

Part One: common preliminaries

1. Difficulty of Obtaining Leisure and Endowment

2. Transitory Nature of Life

3. Shortcomings of Cyclic Existence

4. Cause & Effect of Karma

5. Benefits of Liberation

6. Following a Spiritual Teacher

Part Two: Uncommon Preliminaries

1. Taking Refuge

2. Arousing Bodhicitta

3. Meditating on the Teacher as Vajrasattva

4. Offering the Mandala to Accumulate Merit and Wisdom

5. The Kusali's Accumulation

6. Guru Yoga