Bodhisattva Path

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70 Topics: Peak application

Overview of chapter 5 on peak application and explanation of selected topics.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Childish sentient beings

How attachment to childish sentient beings and their nonvirtuous activities is an obstacle to Dharma…

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70 Topics: Application in complete aspects

Further explanation of topics in chapter 4, application in complete aspects.

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70 Topics: Introduction to application in complete a...

Review of the eight categories and introduction of chapter 4, application in complete aspects.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Abandoning attachment

Commentary to verses 4-7 of Chapter 8, "Meditation". How attachment hinders serenity meditation, identifying attachment,…

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70 Topics: Mahayana path of meditation

Explanation of chapter 2, topics 5 to 11, on the Mahayana path of meditation.

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Review of Chapter Five: “Guarding Alertness...

Review of the first half of Chapter 5 "Guarding Alertness," (introspective awareness) from Shantideva's "Engaging…

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70 Topics: Knower of paths

Overview of chapter 2, knower of paths, and its first four topics.

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Giving up attachment

Commentary on verses 1-3 of Chapter 8, "Meditation". How attachment to the wonders of this…

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Making effort, joyfully

Commentary to verses 68-76 of Chapter 7, "Enthusiasm". How to use conscientiousness and introspection as…

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