Grounds and Paths
Explanations of the bodhisattva paths and grounds according to different philosophical tenet schools.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron First ground of bodhisattva superiors
Explanation of the characteristics and the experience of the first bodhisattva ground.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Bodhisattva grounds and paths
A detailed outline of the Mahayana grounds and paths, what is to be practiced and…
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Bodhisattva grounds
Explanation of the 12 qualities which are used to differentiate the bodhisattva grounds and the…
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Quiz 2: Mahayana grounds and paths
The questions for a quiz on the Mahayana grounds and paths portion of the teachings.
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Review Quiz 2: Questions 1-2
Review of questions 1-2 from the Mahayana grounds and paths quiz and an explanation of…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Review Quiz 2: Questions 3-4
How stabilizing and analytical meditation relate to serenity and insight, and levels of bodhicitta.
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Venerable Thubten Samten Review Quiz 2: Questions 5-6
The Mahayana grounds and paths quiz is continued with questions 5-6.
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Zopa Herron Review Quiz 2: Questions 7-8
The demarcation of entering the Mahayana path of preparation, and at what path hearer arhats…
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The first bodhisattva ground
Continuing with the commentary on the first bodhisattva ground, the four factors or qualities which…
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Qualities of bodhisattva grounds 2-3
Each ground explained in terms of its qualities and the activities.
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Qualities of bodhisattva grounds 4-6
The qualities and practices of grounds 4-6, as well as what is eliminated and acquired…
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Qualities of bodhisattva ground 7
Explanation of the qualities achieved by a bodhisattva on the seventh ground including which afflictions…
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