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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Review 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…
View Post70 Topics: Concentrations, absorptions, and bodhisat...
Teachings on chapter 1, topics 8 and 9 on the achieving of engagement and the…
View Post70 Topics: Mahayana paths
Explanation of chapter 1, topics 3 to 7 on the bodhisattva paths.
View PostJoy and rest as supports for joyous effort
How to generate the strong intention to apply antidotes to the afflictions, and engage in…
View Post70 Topics: Mahayana instructions
Teaching and meditation on chapter 1, topic 2 on the two truths.
View PostSelf-confidence
Commentary on verses 47-58. The role of self-confidence in progressing on the path and the…
View PostSteadfastness
Commentary on verses 46-49. How aspiration and steadfastness support and increase each other. Also the…
View Post70 Topics: Introduction
Overview of the "Ornament for Clear Realization," the basis for the 70 topics.
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