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The ethical conduct of restraining from nonvirtue
Practicing the first of the three types of ethical conduct.
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The importance of a teacher
Explaining the qualities of a spiritual mentor, continuing the teaching from Chapter 4.
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Why do Buddhists bow and other questions on practice
Answers to questions on Buddhist practice.
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The practices of bodhisattvas—four types of generosity
Four types of generosity based on what is being given.
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The practices of bodhisattvas—the six perfections
The necessity of practicing the six perfections.
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Transforming knowledge into action
How to put the teachings in to practice to transform the mind.
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Disconnect to connect
How we can disconnect from attachment and connect to positive qualities.
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How to explain the Dharma
Continuing teaching from Chapter 3, explaining the benefits of teaching the dharma and the proper…
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Meditation on compassion as the antidote to the crit...
A guided meditation on replacing a judgmental attitude with compassion.
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The power of compassion, part 4
Developing bodhicitta through equalizing and exchanging self and others.
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Compassion as the antidote to the critical, judgment...
Using compassion to counteract a judgemental attitude.
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