Wheel of Sharp Weapons (2004–06)
Extensive commentary on The Wheel of Sharp Weapons by Dharmarakshita given at Sravasti Abbey from 2004-06.

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Introduction
An introduction to the lojong teachings and a brief overview of the Buddhist worldview as a foundation to this series of teachings.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 1-6
The opening verses describe the symbolism in the text, bodhisattvas and how we differ from them, how we suffer and how bodhisattvas end suffering.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 7-10
These verses describe how well acquainted we are with our afflictions and how to begin to untie the solid knot of our own self-grasping and…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 10-15
How mental suffering is a result of suffering inflicted on others, and bearing hardships that we face gracefully, seeing it as purification.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 16-21
These verses consider the results of difficult relationships with spiritual mentors and trace them back to the causes. Practicing tonglen with each verse.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 22-24
These verses cover the causes of such results as disappointment from our spiritual mentors and difficulty in relationships,
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 25-28
When others turn on us, friends become enemies, when we become sick, looking at the causes for various types of results and transforming our attitudes.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 29-33
The results of not respecting the monastic sangha and the Dharma texts, and not meditating on impermanence and the defects of cyclic existence.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 34-37
Verses describing the causes of karmic results such as interferences with understanding the teachings and having no freedom to improve our situation.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 38-42
A look at the karmic causes of difficulties in our practice or difficulties overcoming the afflictions even when we apply the antidotes.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 43-45
Being taken advantage of, jealousy at others' good fortune. Looking at what is behind these karmic results. Letting go of the self-centered thought.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 46-48
Helpful verses for taking responsibility for our own lives and experience and becoming heedful of non-virtuous actions.
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