Grounds and Paths

Explanations of the bodhisattva paths and grounds according to different philosophical tenet schools.

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Grounds and Paths According to Yogacara Svatantrika Madhyamaka (2006)

Teachings on the bodhisattva paths and grounds according to the Yogacara Svatantrika Madhyamaka school given by Ganden Tripa Rinpoche at Sravasti Abbey in August 2006.

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Practitioners of great scope

How practitioners of the great scope take advantage of this precious human rebirth.

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Paths of accumulation and preparation

The distinctive paths according to the three vehicles, and the importance of cultivating bodhicitta.

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Path of seeing

A commentary on the bodhisattva path of seeing and the afflictions that are eliminated on…

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Bodhisattva grounds

The 10 grounds in terms of the objects of abandonment and practice, and how bodhisattvas…

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Buddhahood

An explanation of how one progresses through the 10 grounds or bhumis, and how buddhas…

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An introduction to grounds and paths

An introduction to the grounds and paths according to the Prasangika Madhyamaka beginning with the…

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The three levels of spiritual practitioner

A look at the three levels of spiritual practitioners and how to cultivate their main…

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Benefits of studying the grounds and paths

The motivations of different levels of spiritual practitioners, and why it is beneficial to study…

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Fundamental and Universal Vehicles

The differences between the Fundamental and Universal Vehicles, and a background to the root text.

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Commentary on the author’s introduction

Explanation of the author's homage and introduction of the text. What Dharma practice means and…

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Explanation of the middle way view

Examining the middle way view using the four-fold negation explained in Nagarjuna's introductory verse.

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Fundamental Vehicle grounds and paths

An explanation of the hearer's grounds and paths, including which afflictions or fetters need to…

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