Teachings on Dharmaraksita’s The Wheel-Weapon Mind Training at the Fall 2004 Manjushri Retreat at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center, September 10-19, 2004.
Verses 15-16
- Creating causes to live in a pure land
- Impure perception
- Separation from those who are dear to us
- Not wanting the pain of separation, don’t plant discord and estrange people from their companion
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Verses 17-18
- Renouncing bad companions
- Exaggeration and denigration
- Speaking up respectfully
- Results of improper attitudes towards holy beings
- Taking and giving meditation
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Verses 19-20
- Basic necessities waste away
- Helping others get their needs
- Mind unclear and heart unhappy
- Encouraging others to do positive actions
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Verses 21-22
- Fail in endeavors
- Guru displeased with us
- Being honest, watching our behavior, keeping our promises and vows seriously
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Verse 23
- Refrain from troubling behavior
- Motivated by integrity and concern to not have adverse effect on others
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