Chapter 3: Verses 231-245
Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Teachings at Sravasti Abbey 
Mar 31, 2016 Chapter 3: The Collections for Awakening. Part of a series of talks on Nagarjuna's Precious Garland of Advice for a King.
- The branches of the collection of merit explained in brief
- Establishing and maintaining statues, monuments, and temples
- Supporting the Sangha and making offerings
- Respect spiritual mentors and provide service for their projects
- The branches of the collection of wisdom explained in brief
- The expanded explanation of the collection of merit
- The 14 ways that leaders should use their wealth for the collective good
Precious Garland 47: Verses 231-245 (download)
Venerable Thubten Chodron
Venerable Chodron emphasizes the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in our daily lives and is especially skilled at explaining them in ways easily understood and practiced by Westerners. She is well known for her warm, humorous, and lucid teachings. She was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1977 by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India, and in 1986 she received bhikshuni (full) ordination in Taiwan. Read her full bio.
