The four factors of gathering disciples
The four ways of gathering disciples, also know as the four ways to ripen others’ minds.
Training in calm abiding
Introduction to the source of the teachings on calm abiding, its etymology, definition and explanation, and the Tibetan approach.
Ripening the minds of others
What it means for a spiritual mentor to ripen the mind of the sentient being.
Perfections of concentration and wisdom
Examining the three types of meditative stabilization and the four types of wisdom.
Complementary nature of the perfections
Examining how each of the six far-reaching practices work together to complement and support each other.
Cultivating joy and rest
A look at the last two of the four aspects of joyous effort: joy and rest.
The four aspects of joyous effort
Examining the first two of the four aspects of joyous effort: Aspiration and steadfastness.
Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga, Part 1
Part 1 of Venerable Thubten Chodron’s explanation of the practice of Guru Yoga.
Overcoming discouragement
Continuing to explore far-reaching joyous effort by looking at the three types of discouragement and how to overcome them.
The three types of laziness
Continuing to explore far-reaching joyous effort by looking at the three types of laziness and their antidotes.