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Teachings on the Buddhist worldview from introductory talks to comprehensive explanations of the stages of the path to awakening.

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Mental non-virtues

Teaching three mental non-virtues and the four branches required for a complete act of killing…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

General characteristics of karma

Teaching from the sections “General Characteristics of Karma” and “Specific Characteristics of Karma” in Chapter…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Different kinds of refuge

Teaching on the different kinds of refuge – causal and resultant, and final and provisional…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Why should we train the mind?

Benefits and goals of mind training and an introduction to the root text on "The…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Karma and its effects

Starting Chapter 10, "Karma and its Effects", describing the three principles of cause and effect.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Making sensuous offerings to the Buddhas

Covering Verses 2.7-2.21 about mentally emanated offerings for Buddhas and bodhisattvas, including common and peerless…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Offering natural substances

Beginning Chapter 2 "Purifying Negativities" with verses on making offerings to buddhas and bodhisattvas with…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

What to practice while dying

Contiuing the section "Helping Ourselves and Others at the Time of Death" and explaining which…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

The merits of bodhicitta

Answering questions and teaching on Verses 1.24-1.33 on the vast merits that come from generating…

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