Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey
Ongoing teachings by Venerable Thubten Chodron on Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds.
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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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How anger arises due to causes and conditions, and how to use an understanding of…
View PostReview of Chapter Six: Verses 12-21
How we can use suffering and difficult situations to increase our compassion, instead of responding…
View PostReview of Chapter Six: Verses 1-11
The disadvantages of anger, and how to keep the mind from getting angry by protecting…
View PostThe kindness of enemies
How those who harm us can help us overcome anger, resentment, and grudges.
View PostThe kindness of others
Continued explanation of the nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others with the three points…
View PostWe are all equal
Explanation of the first three points of the nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others.
View PostEveryone wants happiness
Explanation of the nine-point equalizing self and other meditation, covering point 1, how everyone equally…
View PostMeditation on equanimity
An explanation of equanimity and its importance in developing bodhicitta including a guided meditation on…
View PostWealth is suffering
How wealth causes suffering and that it is better to strive for the wealth of…
View PostIsolation of body and mind
A review of verses 1-37 of Chapter 8, with discussion of the meaning and purpose…
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