"There is no loftier mission than to approach the Godhead nearer than other mortals, and to disseminate the divine rays among mankind." —Beethoven to Archduke Randolf when composing the Missa Solemnis
Learn about the rare and impactful nature of bodhichitta: the joyful attitude that selflessly loves, serves, and redeems humanity. See how through the Ninth Symphony of Beethoven, whose masterpiece embodies the compassionate spirit of enlightenment, the state of ultimate reality, and the happiness experienced by those freed from confusion and suffering.
Resources and References
<a href='https://chicagognosis.org/lectures/bodhichitta-liberation-through-enlightened-compassion'>https://chicagognosis.org/lectures/bodhichitta-liberation-through-enlightened-compassion</a>
<a href='https://youtu.be/ChygZLpJDNE'>4th Movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (YouTube) with English Lyrics</a>
<a href='https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Programs/All-Together-A-Global-Ode-to-Joy/Texts-and-Translations/English'>Lyrics to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony</a>

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&lt;p&gt;Learn about the rare and impactful nature of bodhichitta: the joyful attitude that selflessly loves, serves, and redeems humanity. See how through the Ninth Symphony of Beethoven, whose masterpiece embodies the compassionate spirit of enlightenment, the state of ultimate reality, and the happiness experienced by those freed from confusion and suffering.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Resources and References&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://chicagognosis.org/lectures/bodhichitta-liberation-through-enlightened-compassion'&gt;https://chicagognosis.org/lectures/bodhichitta-liberation-through-enlightened-compassion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/ChygZLpJDNE'&gt;4th Movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (YouTube) with English Lyrics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Programs/All-Together-A-Global-Ode-to-Joy/Texts-and-Translations/English'&gt;Lyrics to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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"There is no loftier mission than to approach the Godhead nearer than other mortals, and to disseminate the divine rays among mankind." —Beethoven to Archduke Randolf when composing the Missa Solemnis
Learn about the rare and impactful nature of bodhichitta: the joyful attitude that selflessly loves, serves, and redeems humanity. See how through the Ninth Symphony of Beethoven, whose masterpiece embodies the compassionate spirit of enlightenment, the state of ultimate reality, and the happiness experienced by those freed from confusion and suffering.
Resources and References
https://chicagognosis.org/lectures/bodhichitta-liberation-through-enlightened-compassion
4th Movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (YouTube) with English Lyrics
Lyrics to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

Chicago Gnosis Podcast

The Way of the Bodhisattva 02 Bodhichitta: Liberation through Enlightened Compassion

The Way of the Bodhisattva 02 Bodhichitta: Liberation through Enlightened Compassion

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