Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey
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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds (2020–present)
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Others are as important as ourselves
Explanation of the first three points of the nine-point equalizing self and others meditation.
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Review of Chapter Six: Verses 43-44
How to counter attachment to the body by cultivating mindfulness of the body.
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Review of Chapter Six: Verses 40-42
Why being angry at others is inappropriate, because they are under the control of afflictions
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Review of Chapter Six: Verses 36-40
Developing fortitude in the face of harm and hardship using thought transformation verses.
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Review of Chapter Six: Verses 22-34
How anger arises due to causes and conditions, and how to use an understanding of…
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Review of Chapter Six: Verses 12-21
How we can use suffering and difficult situations to increase our compassion, instead of responding…
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Review of Chapter Six: Verses 1-11
The disadvantages of anger, and how to keep the mind from getting angry by protecting…
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The kindness of enemies
How those who harm us can help us overcome anger, resentment, and grudges.
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The kindness of others
Continued explanation of the nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others with the three points…
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We are all equal
Explanation of the first three points of the nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others.
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Everyone wants happiness
Explanation of the nine-point equalizing self and other meditation, covering point 1, how everyone equally…
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Meditation on equanimity
An explanation of equanimity and its importance in developing bodhicitta including a guided meditation on…
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