The Six Perfections

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The Six Perfections

Perfection of generosity: Non-material giving

Three types of offering non-material generosity, by reverence, protection, and love.

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Perfection of generosity: Giving fearlessly

Supporting ethical and virtuous conduct with conventional analysis, and generosity of even most precious possessions…

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Perfection of generosity: What makes generosity sincere

How to evaluate our intentions for giving and an explanation of different types of generosity…

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Perfection of generosity: Offering our universe

How the notions of “I,” “my,” and “mine” block generosity. How the mandala offering is…

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Perfection of generosity: Generosity in the Jataka T...

The differences between the generosity of fundamental vehicle and bodhisattva vehicle practitioners. Two stories from…

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Perfection of generosity: The benefits of giving wisely

How giving eliminates afflictions and generates virtue, Also, ways to increase the positive value of…

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Perfection of generosity: Pure and impure giving

A commentary on the text, “Nagarjuna on the Six Perfections”, that begins with the section…

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Day 3: Questions and answers

Discussion covering the two methods to generate bodhicitta, social engagement for monastics, mindfulness of mind,…

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