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 4: Verses 364-369

The similarities and differences between the fundamental and universal vehicles, and the importance of avoiding…

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Chapter 4: Verses 370-381

Through undergoing small inconveniences and putting in the effort to practice the bodhisattva path great…

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Chapter 4: Verses 382-391

Examining the teachings on the bodhisattva practices and emptiness in the fundamental and universal vehicles.

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Chapter 4: Verses 392-400

Why the fundamental and universal vehicle teachings are needed for full awakening. How the Buddha…

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Chapter 5: Verses 401-405

By identifying the mental afflictions and how they harm others and ourselves we will be…

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Chapter 5: Verses 405-412

Continued commentary on the auxiliary mental afflictions to be abandoned, focusing on the seven types…

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Chapter 4 review: Verses 365-398

Review of the second half of Chapter 4, on why the Mahayana teachings should be…

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Chapter 5: Verses 413-423

Continued commentary on the 57 faults to be abandoned including the varieties of attachment.

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Chapter 5: Verses 424-433

Completion of the commentary on the 57 faults to be abandoned including how to meditate…

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Thangka image of Nagarjuna.
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Quiz questions Part 5 for Precious Garland

Questions to review our understanding of the most recent talks on Nagarjuna’s "Precious Garland of…

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Thangka image of Nagarjuna.
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Quiz questions Part 6 for Precious Garland

Questions to review our understanding of the most recent talks on Nagarjuna’s "Precious Garland of…

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Thangka image of Nagarjuna.
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Quiz questions Part 7 for Precious Garland

Questions to review our understanding of the most recent talks on Nagarjuna’s "Precious Garland of…

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