Covering Verses 26-32 of Chapter 6, presenting Buddhist refutations of a primal substance and the belief in an independent self
Refuting a primal substance and independent self
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Pushed by our afflictions
Covering Verses 19-25 of Chapter 6, sharing ways to lessen our anger by viewing others’ actions as the results of causes and conditions
Courage in the face of harm
Covering Verses 14-19 of Chapter 6, discussing how we can strengthen our mind so it is not easily overcome by suffering
The benefits of difficulties
Covering Verses 8-14 of Chapter 6, discussing the benefits of meditating on duhkha (suffering) and the benefits of going through difficulties
Unhappiness fuels anger
Covering Verses 7-10 of Chapter 6, describing the evolution of how anger enters the mind, based on mental unhappiness
Working with anger
Teaching on the disadvantages of anger, giving commentary to Verses 1-6 of Chapter 6 “Patience”
The defects of anger
Discussing the various defects and disadvantages of anger, covering Verses 1 – 6 of Chapter 6
Putting the dharma into practice
Covering Chapter 5 Verses 100-109, discussing the advice to dedicate our merits for the welfare of all sentient beings and to put the teachings into practice
Practical advice on manners
Covering Verses 91-100 of Chapter 5, discussing advice on manners, namely actions such as spitting, eating, using the bathroom, and giving directions
Giving our body and the Dharma
Discussing how to skillfully give our body and the Dharma for the benefit of ourselves and others in the commentary to Verses 84-90 of Chapter 5