An expanded commentary on Dharmarakshita’s The Wheel of Sharp Weapons given at Sravasti Abbey from 2004-2006.
- Being taken advantage of
- Decreasing our selfishness, arrogance, and greed
- Freeing the mind from discriminations: “I like this, I need that”
- Rejoicing in others’ good fortune and circumstances
- Attachment and anger in regards to teachings or studies
- The “devil” of our self-centeredness
- Letting go of the self-centered thought
- When the good we do turns out badly
- Avoiding self-pity or self-righteousness
- Repaying others’ kindness with gratitude
Wheel of Sharp Weapons (expanded): Verses 43-45 (download)
