Commentary on verses that cover the two methods of developing bodhicitta and how to transform adversity into the spiritual path.
The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 10-16
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Aspirations for degenerate times
Reflecting on Mahayana practice in light of current world events.
Taking the bodhisattva ethical restraint
Encouraging to create causes and conditions for us to benefit others in worldly and spiritual ways and covering verses on taking the bodhisattva ethical code
The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 5-9
Commentary on verses that help us think about what is meaningful in this life and look beyond this life to future lives and liberation.
The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 1-4
An explanation of verses 1-4. How to reflect on the verses and apply them to daily life.
Removing barriers to forgiveness
Discussing what gets in the way of forgiving others and responsibility for our harmful actions
Absorbing yourself in ultimate love
Teaching on understanding emptiness and training in methods to eradicate afflictive emotions and attain liberation and full awakening
Subtle impermanence
Answering questions from retreat participants and teaching on understanding impermanence and generating love and compassion
Reflecting on impermanence
Teaching on generating the sense of closeness with others and outlining the meditation to develop love and compassion
Understanding our situation in samsara
Speaking on the importance of seeing sentient beings as precious and teaching on ten nonvirtues and three types of suffering