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Four truths and three levels of practitioners
Continuing Chapter 8 “A Systematic Approach,” covering the sections “The Four Truths and Three Levels of Practitioners” and “More Than One Approach.”
Imagery and method acting: Cultivating our compassionate selves
How we can use our imagination to develop compassion and other positive qualities.
Eight verses of thought transformation: Verses 3-6
Continuing commentary on verses 3-6 of the Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Geshe Langri Tangpa in Chapter 6.
Developing three kinds of compassion
A commentary on verses from Chandrakirti’s “Supplement to the Middle Way” explaining three kinds of compassion for sentient beings.
Living an open-hearted life
How cultivating compassion and living ethically create the foundation for a happy life.
The bodhisattva ideal
A commentary on inspiring verses from Shantideva’s Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds. Also how the Vajrayana is a branch of the Mahayana.
“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Thought transformation
Commentary on “The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation”. How to use them to practice in daily life, especially in difficult situations.
Meditation outline for “The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation”
How to integrate “The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation” into our meditation.
Sustaining a steady Dharma practice
A steady, sustained Dharma practice through good and bad times is the fuel for spiritual growth. How meditating on compassion helps sustain daily practice.