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Describing the differences between restlessness and regret, and also explaining the hindrance of deluded doubt,…

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Explaining the hindrances of malice, lethargy, and sleepiness, from Chapter 7.

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Explaining how to work with the restless body, concluding Chapter 6 and describing the five…

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Explaining the benefits of meditating on the Buddha and a variety of meditation objects for…

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Continuing with observed objects for developing serenity, explaining three sections from Chapter 6: Objects for…

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Reviewing the second half of chapter 5, covering Tibetan Monastics and Institutions and Challenges for…

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Reviewing the value and intent of monastic life, from Chapter 5.

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Reviewing the second half of Chapter 4, covering benefits of keeping Pratimoksha vows, avoiding intoxicants,…

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Questioning why we engage in ethical conduct, and reviewing the first three sections in Chapter…

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Explaining the six essential conditions necessary for developing serenity in retreat, drawing from Indian and…

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Covering a descriptive definition of serenity, and explaining some of the many benefits of developing…

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Explaining the beautiful prayer on monastic discipline written by His Holiness the Dalia Lama in…

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