Illumination of the Thought
Teachings on Lama Tsongkhapa’s commentary on <cite data-kx-storage="{">Supplement to the Middle Way</cite> by Chandrakirti.
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The results of a bodhisattva’s anger
How anger destroys the roots of virtue and the importance of compassion.
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The benefits of forbearance
The negative effects of afflictive emotions on one's spiritual progress.
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Divisions of the perfection of forbearance
Forbearance, advanced qualities, and helping others on the bodhisattva path.
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The perfection of diligence
The role of joyful effort in developing wisdom and overcoming laziness.
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The fifth ground, Hard to Conquer
The qualities and achievements of a bodhisattva on the fifth ground called Hard to Conquer.
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The four establishments of mindfulness
How the four establishments of mindfulness help us to understand the four noble truths.
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Truth of cessation
Exploring the concept of cessation and its relationship to the four noble truths.
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The sixth ground, the Manifest
Exploring the profound understanding of a bodhisattva on the sixth ground.
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Definitive teachings
The importance of wisdom plus Nagarjuna's contributions in understanding definitive teachings.
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Avoiding the two extremes
The importance of avoiding the extremes of nihilism and absolutism.
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