Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds
Shantideva's well-loved guide on how to become a bodhisattva, taught extensively in the Tibetan tradition.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Distracted by the causes for pain
Commentary on verse 15 of Chapter 7 including the intrusive conditions and incompatible propensities that…
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Intrusive conditions and incompatible propensities
Continued explanation of the eight intrusive conditions and eight incompatible propensities that interfere with practicing…
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Taking pleasure in bad actions
Completion of the commentary on the intrusive conditions and incompatible propensities that interfere with practicing…
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Overcoming discouragement
Commentary on verses 15-22 of Chapter 7, on overcoming discouragement and developing enthusiasm to practice…
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Courage to practice
By creating the causes to overcome discouragement the results will be joyous effort to practice…
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The four powers that increase joyous effort
Commentary to verses 30-38 of Chapter 7, including the four powers that increase the strength…
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Contemplating karma and its effects
Contemplating karmic cause and effect to strengthen the aspiration for virtue.
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Steadfastness
Commentary on verses 46-49. How aspiration and steadfastness support and increase each other. Also the…
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Self-confidence
Commentary on verses 47-58. The role of self-confidence in progressing on the path and the…
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Joy and rest as supports for joyous effort
How to generate the strong intention to apply antidotes to the afflictions, and engage in…
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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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Giving up attachment
Commentary on verses 1-3 of Chapter 8, "Meditation". How attachment to the wonders of this…
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