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 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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Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland

Outline of Nagarjuna’s “Precious Garland”

An outline of Nagarjuna's "Precious Garland of Advice for a King" according to Gyaltsap Je's…

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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 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 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 268-271

Thought transformation practices that create the causes for the collection of wisdom. The four ascetic…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 259-267

Practicing generosity to benefit others and accumulate merit. Practicing the activities to accumulate wisdom.

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