Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas with Venerable Thubten Chodron (2013-15) Archives - Page 2 of 9

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Aryadeva's Four Hundred Stanzas on the Middle Way is available from Shambhala Publications here.

Continuing to discuss the inappropriateness of pride for those in power, and comparing arrogance and self-confidence.

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Insight into how bodhisattvas think and act in order to be of the greatest benefit to all sentient beings.

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An examination of the ways in which bodhisattvas guide students and teach in a way that will not overwhelm students. How we can cultivate their…

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The qualities of a bodhisattva and a comparison of the happiness of a person who cherishes others to one who is self-preoccupied.

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The qualities of arya bodhisattvas and the super-knowledges bodhisattvas attain to benefit others.

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Learning to recognize ignorance, attachment, and anger and counteract them to prevent destructive actions.

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What causes desire and anger to arise and how the different tenet systems differ in views of the afflictions.

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An explanation of dependent arising, which serves as both the reason to prove emptiness and the meaning of emptiness.

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How to counteract anger and attachment.

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The disadvantages of anger and the advantages of practicing fortitude when faced with difficulties.

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An explanation of emptiness of the mind, emptiness of afflictions, and managing manifest afflictions as opposed to eliminating them at the root.

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Why our attachment to samsara is completely inappropriate, and how giving it up will bring true happiness.

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