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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Illumination of the Thought

The benefits of forbearance

The negative effects of afflictive emotions on one's spiritual progress.

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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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