Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds (Singapore 2006–present)
Annual teachings on Shantideva’s Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds organized by Pureland Marketing in Singapore.
Root Text
A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life translated by Stephen Batchelor and published by the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives is available as an ebook on Google Play here.
Chapter 6: Verses 39-51
Venerable Thubten Chodron Stopping the causes of anger and how our suffering comes about from our negative karma.
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Chapter 6: Verses 52-65
Having fortitude when others treat us with contempt and when others disrespect the Dharma or mistreat our relatives.
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Chapter 6: Verses 66-86
Stopping anger through fortitude that is indifferent to harm, and contemplating the benefits of fortitude.
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Chapter 6: Verses 98-111
The disadvantages of being attached to praise, and how those who harm us are actually the cause of our awakening.
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Chapter 6: Verses 112-118
Why we need sentient beings to develop fortitude and create merit. Looking at the important role that other sentient beings play in attaining awakening.
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Chapter 6: Verses 119-126
By harming sentient beings we create the causes for our own suffering. By respecting them and being kind we create the causes for our awakening.
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Chapter 6: Verses 127-134
Putting time and energy into thought transformation changes how we view difficult situations and people and helps us develop fortitude and decrease anger.
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Chapter 7: Verses 1-15
Joyous effort—taking delight in virtuous activities—is a powerful antidote to the three types of laziness that interfere with Dharma practice.
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Chapter 7: Verses 15-30
When joyous effort helps us go forward in our practice to do something good and do something meaningful with our lives, there's no reason to…
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Chapter 7: Verses 31-49
Overcoming the three types of laziness that oppose joyous effort. Developing aspiration and self-confidence, the first two factors that compose joyous effort.
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Chapter 7: Verses 50-58
Developing and applying self-confidence, the second factor of joyous effort. Learning from failure and not giving up.
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