Teachings at Sravasti Abbey
Teachings based on a commentary by Khensur Jampa Tegchok on Nagarjuna's Precious Garland of Advice for a King.
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Chapter 3: Verses 272-280
Practical advice for creating the collections of of merit and wisdom. The five common qualities…
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The 25 special qualities that arise from collecting merit and wisdom. Practical guidelines for creating…
View PostChapter 3: Verses 287-293
Continued explanation of the 25 qualities attained through creating the causes and conditions for the…
View PostChapter 3: Verses 292-300
Completion of the explanation of the 25 special qualities of amassing the collections of merit…
View PostChapter 4: Verses 301-311
Nagarjuna's advice for leaders is also practical advice for us in our workplaces, organizations, relationships,…
View PostChapter 4: Verses 311-322
Practical advice for those in leadership positions on how to use resources in a way…
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Discussion of how the self exists and doesn't exist. How to use the analysis of…
View PostChapter 4: Verses 322-328
Nagarjuna's practical advice to a king on how to appoint capable officials is relevant for…
View PostChapter 4: Verses 327-339
Nagarjuna's advice to leaders on appointing administrators and treating prisoners with compassion. How to incorporate…
View PostChapter 4: Verses 339-348
Refuting inherently existent feelings of pleasure and objects of pleasure. Pleasure and happiness exist conventionally…
View PostChapter 4: Verses 349-355
Refutations of pleasure and objects of pleasure as being inherently existent. The dependent nature of…
View PostChapter 4: Verses 356-363
Refuting inherent existence with refutations of inherently existent pain and pleasure.
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