Nagarjuna's Precious Garland (2015-17) Archives - Page 3 of 10

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Learn about Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness: A Commentary on Nagarjuna's "Precious Garland" here.

Chapter 1: Verses 86-92

Refuting inherent existence by examining mutual dependence. Looking at the mutual dependence of the four elements and other phenomena.

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Chapter 1: Verses 93-100

Distinguishing between inherent existence and conventional existence, and refuting the true existence of emptiness and unconditioned space.

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Chapter 2: Verses 101-108

Why the Buddha explained selflessness in different ways to different audiences and why he did not answer certain questions about the world and the self.

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Chapter 2: Verses 109-114

Using the metaphor of the magician casting a spell to show how things appear truly existent but are empty and exist like an illusions.

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Chapter 2: Verses 115-126

The problems of teaching emptiness to those who are unsuitable vessels. Creating the causes for an uninterrupted series of good rebirths to practice the Dharma.

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