Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey
Ongoing teachings by Venerable Thubten Chodron on Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Review of Chapter Five: “Guarding Alertness...
Review of the second half of Chapter 5 covering Shantideva's explanation of how to train…
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal Review of Chapter Five: “Guarding Alertness...
Review of the first half of Chapter 5 "Guarding Alertness," (introspective awareness) from Shantideva's "Engaging…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Giving up attachment
Commentary on verses 1-3 of Chapter 8, "Meditation". How attachment to the wonders of this…
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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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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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Self-confidence
Commentary on verses 47-58. The role of self-confidence in progressing on the path and the…
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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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Contemplating karma and its effects
Contemplating karmic cause and effect to strengthen the aspiration for virtue.
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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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Courage to practice
By creating the causes to overcome discouragement the results will be joyous effort to practice…
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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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Taking pleasure in bad actions
Completion of the commentary on the intrusive conditions and incompatible propensities that interfere with practicing…
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