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Wheel of Sharp Weapons

Commentaries on The Wheel of Sharp Weapons by Dharmaraksita, a poem on the karmic effects of our past actions.

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Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 25-28

When others turn on us, friends become enemies, when we become sick, looking at the…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 22-24

These verses cover the causes of such results as disappointment from our spiritual mentors and…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 16-21

These verses consider the results of difficult relationships with spiritual mentors and trace them back…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 10-15

How mental suffering is a result of suffering inflicted on others, and bearing hardships that…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 7-10

These verses describe how well acquainted we are with our afflictions and how to begin…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 1-6

The opening verses describe the symbolism in the text, bodhisattvas and how we differ from…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Introduction

An introduction to the lojong teachings and a brief overview of the Buddhist worldview as…

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