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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 6: Verses 127–135

Teachings on the methods that help eliminate anger and attachment from the mindstream.

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapters 5-6: Verses 123–126

Causes for accomplishing bodhisattva deeds and how to overcome contaminated actions and disturbing emotions.

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 5: Verses 115-122

Benefits of cultivating faith and confidence in bodhisattvas who benefit innumerable sentient beings by skillful…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 5: Verses 107-114

A teaching on how to achieve long-lasting happiness followed by a commentary on how bodhisattvas…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 5: Verses 103–106

Teachings on skillful means applied by the Buddha to benefit sentient beings and the great…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 5: Verses 101-102

A reflection on the determination to be free of suffering: what role mindfulness of death…

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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

Qualities of the Buddha Jewel

Why the Buddha is a reliable source of refuge. The ultimate and conventional Buddha refuge.…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Review 2 of Chapter 8: Verses 178-183

Part 2 of the second review of Chapter 8 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the…

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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

Review of the six preparatory practices

The six practices to prepare the mind and body for the meditation session and create…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Review 2 of Chapter 8: Verses 176-178

Part 1 of the second review of Chapter 8 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the…

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On Refuge and Bodhicitta

Making a real difference

Because we're in the realm of samsara, we can't escape suffering. Only one thing will…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2014

Qualities of the monastic mind

The qualities of the monastic mind and qualifications required to become a monastic.

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