Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland

Commentaries on Precious Garland of Advice for a King by Nagarjuna.

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 382-391

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

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 370-381

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

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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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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 356-363

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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 3: Verses 292-300

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

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