Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey
Ongoing teachings by Venerable Thubten Chodron on Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Intrusive conditions and incompatible propensities
Continued explanation of the eight intrusive conditions and eight incompatible propensities that interfere with practicing…
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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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People do not learn by suffering
Counteracting laziness and developing joyous effort. Commentary on verses 11-14 of Chapter 7. Also why…
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Living in the jaws of death
Shantideva's advice for overcoming laziness and developing enthusiasm for practicing the Dharma. Commentary on verses…
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Averting the causes of war
Looking at war and current events from a Dharma perspective. Further commentary on verses 3…
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Making effort with joy
Covering Verses 1-4 of Chapter 7, discussing the true meaning of joyous effort and obstacles…
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Pleasing sentient beings
Reading Verses 131-134 of Chapter 6, explaining what it means to please sentient beings and…
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Retaliation
Covering Verses 122-132 from Chapter 6, exploring various reasons why retaliation against those who harm…
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The meaning of compassion
As commentary to Verses 116-122 of Chapter 6, emphasizing the importance of cherishing sentient beings…
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Respecting sentient beings
Giving commentary to Verses 113-116, elaborating on why we should cherish and respect sentient beings…
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Cherishing our enemies
Covering Verses 104-112 of Chapter 6 "Patience" and exploring various reasonings for why we should…
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