Shantideva Teachings with Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche (2007-10)

Commentary on chapters 1 and 2 on the benefits of bodhicitta and confessing downfalls given by Khensur Wangdak Rinpoche at Sravasti Abbey from 2007 to 2010.

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.

The sangha poses with Rinpoche. Ven. Semkye, Ven. Chodron, Kensur Wangdak Rinpoche, Ven. Tsenla (translator), Ven. Tharpa.

Seven amazing feats of Shantideva

Inspiring faith and confidence in Shantideva's teachings through his extraordinary acts. A summary of the text.

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The sangha poses with Rinpoche. Ven. Semkye, Ven. Chodron, Kensur Wangdak Rinpoche, Ven. Tsenla (translator), Ven. Tharpa.

Existence of person and obscurations

Comparing the different understanding of selflessness of persons in various Buddhist philosophical schools. This fortunate eon of a thousand buddhas.

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The sangha poses with Rinpoche. Ven. Semkye, Ven. Chodron, Kensur Wangdak Rinpoche, Ven. Tsenla (translator), Ven. Tharpa.

Precious human life

Making one's perfect human rebirth meaningful through the practice of bodhicitta. Accumulation of karma and the results. Purification of negative karma.

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The sangha poses with Rinpoche. Ven. Semkye, Ven. Chodron, Kensur Wangdak Rinpoche, Ven. Tsenla (translator), Ven. Tharpa.

Bodhicitta: Gateway to the Mahayana path

Tracing the source of beginningless suffering and the antidote. Importance of compassion in the beginning, middle, and end of the path.

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The sangha poses with Rinpoche. Ven. Semkye, Ven. Chodron, Kensur Wangdak Rinpoche, Ven. Tsenla (translator), Ven. Tharpa.

Kindness and the benefits of engaged bodhicitta

An analysis to see that all sentient beings have been one's mothers. Reasons to generate the altruistic aspiration, bodhicitta, and practice like a bodhisattva.

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Four opponent powers

How to apply four powers for generating regret for the negative actions in order to reduce the intensity of their results.

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Generating regret

Need to deep regret for the negative actions committed, reviewing the details, without delays by fearing rebirth in lower realms.

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