Bodhisattva Path

How to become a bodhisattva, a great being intent on attaining full awakening for the benefit of all beings.

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Grounds and Paths

The first bodhisattva ground

Continuing with the commentary on the first bodhisattva ground, the four factors or qualities which…

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Grounds and Paths

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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Grounds and Paths

Review Quiz 2: Questions 5-6

The Mahayana grounds and paths quiz is continued with questions 5-6.

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 27-38

Refuting that causes with self-power exist and the fortitude of being indifferent to harm.

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 17-26

The fortitude of enduring suffering and the fortitude of definitely thinking about emptiness and dependent…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 12-16

An overview of the first five Chapters of "A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of…

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Grounds and Paths

Review Quiz 2: Questions 3-4

How stabilizing and analytical meditation relate to serenity and insight, and levels of bodhicitta.

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Grounds and Paths

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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Sonam Gyatso the Third Dalai Lama
Grounds and Paths

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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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 36-38

The precepts regarding taking care of the sick, alleviating the suffering of others, and explaining…

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Grounds and Paths

Bodhisattva grounds

Explanation of the 12 qualities which are used to differentiate the bodhisattva grounds and the…

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