Grounds and Paths According to Prasangika Madhyamaka (2011-12)
Teachings on A Brief Presentation of the Grounds and Paths of the Perfection Vehicle (Download Below).
Mahayana path introduction
An overview of the Mahayana grounds and paths, and the advantages of bodhicitta.
View PostQuiz 1: Hearer’s grounds and paths
The questions for a quiz on the Fundamental Vehicle portion of the teachings.
View PostReview Quiz 1: Questions 1-5
Answers to the questions of the Fundamental Vehicle quiz, and a discussion on how to develop equanimity.
View PostReview Quiz 1: Question 6
A continuation of the review of the Fundamental Vehicle quiz, and an explanation of the seven-point cause and effect method for developing bodhicitta.
View PostReview Quiz 1: Questions 7-8
Continued review of the Fundamental Vehicle quiz and a further explanation of the seven-point cause and effect method of developing bodhicitta.
View PostReview Quiz 1: Questions 9-10
The conclusion of the review of the Fundamental Vehicle quiz.
View PostMahayana path of accumulation
Commentary on the Mahayana path of accumulation and the levels bodhicitta.
View PostAdvantages of bodhicitta
Re-examining the advantages of bodhicitta and developing bodhicitta through the seven-point cause and effect method.
View PostMahayana path of preparation
Explanation of the four divisions of the path of preparation and how a practitioner progresses through the Mahayana path of preparation.
View PostBodhisattva aryas’ grounds
A commentaty of the bodhisattva aryas' grounds and the difference between the wisdom of bodhisattvas and of hearers.
View PostFar-reaching generosity
Why generosity is the first of the six far-reaching practices and the reason for their order. The importance of generosity on the path.
View PostFar-reaching ethical conduct
The three types of ethical conduct and four ways in which ethical errors occur and their antidotes.
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