Covering Verses 26-32 of Chapter 6, presenting Buddhist refutations of a primal substance and the belief in an independent self
Refuting a primal substance and independent self
Teachings based on Shantideva’s classic text “Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds.” A text that the residents of Sravasti Abbey read annually on Christmas Day, this is a book that provides a road map to awakening you’ll keep coming back to.
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Teachings based on Shantideva’s classic text “Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds.” A text that the residents of Sravasti Abbey read annually on Christmas Day, this is a book that provides a road map to awakening you’ll keep coming back to.
Pushed by our afflictions
Covering Verses 19-25 of Chapter 6, sharing ways to lessen our anger by viewing others’ actions as the results of causes and conditions
Courage in the face of harm
Covering Verses 14-19 of Chapter 6, discussing how we can strengthen our mind so it is not easily overcome by suffering
Unhappiness fuels anger
Covering Verses 7-10 of Chapter 6, describing the evolution of how anger enters the mind, based on mental unhappiness
The defects of anger
Discussing the various defects and disadvantages of anger, covering Verses 1 – 6 of Chapter 6
Putting the dharma into practice
Covering Chapter 5 Verses 100-109, discussing the advice to dedicate our merits for the welfare of all sentient beings and to put the teachings into practice
Practical advice on manners
Covering Verses 91-100 of Chapter 5, discussing advice on manners, namely actions such as spitting, eating, using the bathroom, and giving directions
Joyfully engaging in virtue
Discussing ways to think, speak and act in order to joyfully create virtue in the commentary to Verses 79 – 84 of Chapter 5
Rejoicing in others’ qualities
Covering Verses 74-79 of Chapter 5, discussing the transformative practice of rejoicing in others’ qualities, and speaking and acting in ways that others enjoy
Acting appropriately
Covering Verses 71 – 75 of Chapter 5, discussing practical advice about how to do daily activities in a way that is pleasing and beneficial to others