Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps
Teachings on refuge in the Three Jewels and the Three Higher Trainings.
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Intent and purpose of monastic life
Explaining difference between the existence of the Dharma and the flourishing of the Dharma, as…
View PostRecollecting the Three Jewels
Discussing the practice of the six recollections, according to the Sanskrit and Pali traditions.
View PostReview of the 18 unshared qualities
Reviewing the eighteen unshared qualities by discussing what actions we’re doing now that may contribute…
View PostReview of the 4 fearlessnesses and 10 powers
Reviewing the four fearlessnesses and ten powers.
View PostProstrations and the four Buddha Bodies
Staring some advice on how to do prostrations and reviewing the eight qualities of the…
View PostThe reasons for taking refuge
Reviewing the reasons for taking refuge and the Perfection Vehicle’s Buddha Jewel.
View PostThe value of the monastic community
Explaining the value of the monastic community, commencing teaching from Chapter 5.
View PostHigher ethical codes and making mistakes
Explaining the ethical conduct for Bodhisattva and Tantric practitioners found in the Mahayana tradition, completing…
View PostIntoxicants and celibacy
Explaining the two precepts westerners have the most difficulty with—taking intoxicants and unwise or unkind…
View PostBenefits of practicing the Pratimoksha
Explaining the different Vinaya schools, also how the practice of Vinaya and having limits helps…
View PostThe Pratimoksha ethical code
Explaining the Pratimoksha ethical code, for lay practitioners and monastics, continuing the teaching from Chapter…
View PostReview of the Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha
Leading a review of the Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha to meditate on these meaningful epithets.
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