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The far-reaching attitude of equanimity
The importance of rejoicing in the success of others, and on the happiness gained from…
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The meaning of compassion
What compassion means, the three kinds of suffering that warrant compassion, and compassion’s connection to…
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Holding a retreat mind
Three ways to visualize Manjushri and how to set up a proper retreat environment.
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Concentration, knowledge & vision and disenchan...
Continuing teaching from Chapter 10, explaining the transcendental factors concentration, knowledge and vision, disenchantment and…
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70 Topics: Introduction to application in complete a...
Review of the eight categories and introduction of chapter 4, application in complete aspects.
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Abandoning attachment
Commentary to verses 4-7 of Chapter 8, "Meditation". How attachment hinders serenity meditation, identifying attachment,…
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Svātantrika Madhyamaka tenets: Part 2
Continued explanation of Svātantrika Madhyamaka assertions, including the mode of asserting objects and the two…
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An encounter with a Chan master
Reflections on a meeting with a Chan master in Korea and his advice for Dharma…
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Transcendental dependent origination
Continuing teaching from Chapter 10, explaining the flow the transcendental dependent origination and covering faith,…
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Review of Chapter Five: “Guarding Alertness...
Review of the second half of Chapter 5 covering Shantideva's explanation of how to train…
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Svātantrika Madhyamaka tenets: Part 1
Introduction to the Madhyamaka tenet school including the origin, distinguishing features, divisions, and tenets of…
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