The similarities and differences between the fundamental and universal vehicles, and the importance of avoiding sectarianism.
Chapter 4: Verses 364-369
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Chapter 4: Verses 356-363
Refuting inherent existence with refutations of inherently existent pain and pleasure.
Chapter 4: Verses 349-355
Refutations of pleasure and objects of pleasure as being inherently existent. The dependent nature of sense objects, sense faculties and sense consciousnesses.
“Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 4 questions 8-10
Discussion of how the self exists and doesn’t exist. How to use the analysis of one-or-many to meditate on the selflessness of the person.
How the afflictions arise
The antidotes to the six root afflictions, the sequence in which they arise, and the six triggers that cause the afflictions to manifest in our mind.
The five types of afflictive views
By learning about the types of afflictive views we can look at our own mind and see at what kinds of views we may be holding and investigate them.
Chapter 3: Verses 292-300
Completion of the explanation of the 25 special qualities of amassing the collections of merit and wisdom. The causes and effects of the six super-knowledges.
Outline of Nagarjuna’s “Precious Garland”
An outline of Nagarjuna’s “Precious Garland of Advice for a King” according to Gyaltsap Je’s commentary.
Chapter 3: Verses 287-293
Continued explanation of the 25 qualities attained through creating the causes and conditions for the collections of merit and wisdom.
Chapter 3: Verses 268-271
Thought transformation practices that create the causes for the collection of wisdom. The four ascetic practices for bodhisattvas.