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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70 Topics: Peak application
Overview of chapter 5 on peak application and explanation of selected topics.
View PostChildish sentient beings
How attachment to childish sentient beings and their nonvirtuous activities is an obstacle to Dharma…
View Post70 Topics: Application in complete aspects
Further explanation of topics in chapter 4, application in complete aspects.
View Post70 Topics: Introduction to application in complete a...
Review of the eight categories and introduction of chapter 4, application in complete aspects.
View PostAbandoning attachment
Commentary to verses 4-7 of Chapter 8, "Meditation". How attachment hinders serenity meditation, identifying attachment,…
View PostReview of Chapter Five: “Guarding Alertness...
Review of the second half of Chapter 5 covering Shantideva's explanation of how to train…
View Post70 Topics: Mahayana path of meditation
Explanation of chapter 2, topics 5 to 11, on the Mahayana path of meditation.
View PostReview of Chapter Five: “Guarding Alertness...
Review of the first half of Chapter 5 "Guarding Alertness," (introspective awareness) from Shantideva's "Engaging…
View Post70 Topics: Knower of paths
Overview of chapter 2, knower of paths, and its first four topics.
View PostGiving up attachment
Commentary on verses 1-3 of Chapter 8, "Meditation". How attachment to the wonders of this…
View PostMaking effort, joyfully
Commentary to verses 68-76 of Chapter 7, "Enthusiasm". How to use conscientiousness and introspection as…
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