Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds (2020–23)

Teachings on Shantideva’s Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds.

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.

Review of Chapter Six: Verses 36-40

Developing fortitude in the face of harm and hardship using thought transformation verses.

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Review of Chapter Six: Verses 40-42

Why being angry at others is inappropriate, because they are under the control of afflictions

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Others are as important as ourselves

Explanation of the first three points of the nine-point equalizing self and others meditation.

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Others have been kind

Explanation of the second three points of the nine-point equalizing self and others meditation.

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Equalizing self and other ultimately

Explanation of the last three points of the equalizing self and other meditation including review of the first six points.

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Dispelling all suffering

How it is possible to have a mind that wishes to dispel the suffering of all sentient beings as much as we want to dispel…

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What is prayer?

A discussion of the nature of prayer in Buddhism and recognizing the kindness of others.

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Why do I protect myself and not others?

Using reasoning to move beyond the self-centered attitude and care about the happiness and suffering of others.

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No real owner of suffering

Commentary on verses about the equality of one’s own and others’ suffering.

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A bodhisattva’s humility

Commentary to verses on developing a bodhisattva’s joy and humility in pacifying others’ sufferings.

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