Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds (2020–23) Archives - Page 6 of 14

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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.

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

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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

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Refuting a primal substance and independent self

Covering Verses 26-32 of Chapter 6, presenting Buddhist refutations of a primal substance and the belief in an independent self

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Fortitude for those who cause harm

Discussing the tenets of non-Buddhist schools and going to cover Verses 33-38 that discuss how to cultivate fortitude for those who cause harm

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It’s unreasonable to be angry

Giving commentary to Verses 38-42, discussing various reasons for why it's unreasonable to be angry with the people, objects, or situations that harm us

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Who’s responsible for our suffering

Covering Verses 42-50 of Chapter 6, exploring various perspectives on who is "responsible" for our suffering: ourselves, others, inanimate objects, and so forth

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Debating with anger

Beginning with a review of Verses 42-50, and then leading us in a debate between anger and our wisdom mind (Verses 51-62)

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Counteracting anger

Covering Verses 62-66, leading a discussion on working with the self-centered thought and describing more techniques to counteract anger

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Attachment and anger

Commenting on Verses 66-74 of Chapter 6, discussing the relationship between attachment and anger and the reasonings to encourage our fortitude to small harms

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