How to identify our personal “Rules of the Universe” and their connection to the self-centered thought. And how cherishing others is a source of joy and peace.

How to identify our personal “Rules of the Universe” and their connection to the self-centered thought. And how cherishing others is a source of joy and peace.
The meaning of cherishing spiritual teachers.
The disadvantages of self-centeredness and the benefits of cherishing others.
The advantages of cherishing others more than ourselves. The continuing teaching on Shantideva’s “Engaging in a Bodhisattva’s Deeds,” Chapter 8.
The benefits of cherishing others and practicing fortitude. Verses 119-134 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva’s “Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds.”
The equalizing and exchanging self with others method of generating bodhicitta, and examining how the self-centered thought undermines our happiness.
A continuation of the review and the importance of thinking about the disadvantages of self-centered thought and the benefits of cherishing others.
A review of the disadvantages of the self-centered thought and the benefits of cherishing others.
The advantages of cherishing others, what it means to cherish others, and how to view those who harm us from a different perspective.
It is essential to cherish others in order to rid ourselves of self-centered thought. In this way we understand that our enlightenment is dependent on others.