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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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 272-280

Practical advice for creating the collections of of merit and wisdom. The five common qualities…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 281-287

The 25 special qualities that arise from collecting merit and wisdom. Practical guidelines for creating…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 287-293

Continued explanation of the 25 qualities attained through creating the causes and conditions for the…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 292-300

Completion of the explanation of the 25 special qualities of amassing the collections of merit…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 301-311

Nagarjuna's advice for leaders is also practical advice for us in our workplaces, organizations, relationships,…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 311-322

Practical advice for those in leadership positions on how to use resources in a way…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 322-328

Nagarjuna's practical advice to a king on how to appoint capable officials is relevant for…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 327-339

Nagarjuna's advice to leaders on appointing administrators and treating prisoners with compassion. How to incorporate…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 339-348

Refuting inherently existent feelings of pleasure and objects of pleasure. Pleasure and happiness exist conventionally…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 349-355

Refutations of pleasure and objects of pleasure as being inherently existent. The dependent nature of…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 356-363

Refuting inherent existence with refutations of inherently existent pain and pleasure.

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