The Six Perfections (2021–present)
Ongoing teachings based on Nagarjuna's Six Perfections, a translation of chapters 17-30 of Arya Nagarjuna's Exegesis on the Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra.
Perfection of generosity: Pure and impure giving
Venerable Thubten Chodron A commentary on the text, “Nagarjuna on the Six Perfections”, that begins with the section on generosity and the differences between pure and impure giving.
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Perfection of generosity: The benefits of givin...
How giving eliminates afflictions and generates virtue, Also, ways to increase the positive value of giving.
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Perfection of generosity: Generosity in the Jat...
The differences between the generosity of fundamental vehicle and bodhisattva vehicle practitioners. Two stories from the Jataka Tales that inspire generosity.
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Perfection of generosity: Offering our universe
How the notions of “I,” “my,” and “mine” block generosity. How the mandala offering is an antidote to attachment. Receiving purely with a kind heart.
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Perfection of generosity: Generosity in everyda...
Answers to questions about generosity in everyday situations.
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Perfection of generosity: What makes generosity...
How to evaluate our intentions for giving and an explanation of different types of generosity in detail.
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Perfection of generosity: Learning to connect w...
Recognizing similarities across humanity and creating an economy of generosity.
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Perfection of generosity: Do we really own anyt...
Investigating the mental attitude of ownership of objects and generosity
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Perfection of generosity: Giving fearlessly
Supporting ethical and virtuous conduct with conventional analysis, and generosity of even most precious possessions without fear.
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Perfection of generosity: Non-material giving
Three types of offering non-material generosity, by reverence, protection, and love.
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