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: 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.
View PostContemplating karma and its effects
Contemplating karmic cause and effect to strengthen the aspiration for virtue.
View PostThe four powers that increase joyous effort
Commentary to verses 30-38 of Chapter 7, including the four powers that increase the strength…
View PostCourage to practice
By creating the causes to overcome discouragement the results will be joyous effort to practice…
View PostOvercoming discouragement
Commentary on verses 15-22 of Chapter 7, on overcoming discouragement and developing enthusiasm to practice…
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