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 A joyous long-term vision
The importance of aspiration and a joyous long-term vision, self-confidence, and an examination of the…
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How to distinguish self-confidence from conceit, engaging in virtue with enthusiasm, and the disadvantages of…
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Working with anger, developing fortitude
Defining anger and its disadvantages. Commentary on Verses 1-7 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's…
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Determining to practice patience
The objects of anger and ways to work with our angry mind. Verses 8-15 of…
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Antidotes to anger
How to use our understanding of karma to work with the angry mind. Verses 16-21…
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Understanding anger
The fortitude of practicing the Dharma. Verses 22-34 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging in…
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Working with difficult situations
The fortitude of being indifferent to harm. Verses 35-51 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
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Anger and forgiveness
A review of how the angry mind works and how our self-centeredness prevents us from…
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Facing harm with fortitude
The inappropriateness of anger in response to others' contempt and harmful actions. Verses 52-69 of…
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Transforming anger
How to change our perspective about suffering to stop anger from arising. Verses 70-79 of…
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Working with jealousy
Counteracting our jealous mind that resents our enemies' good fortune. Verses 80-89 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
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Praise and reputation
Giving up attachment to praise and a good reputation. Verses 90-98 of Shantideva's "Engaging in…
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