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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Finding true happiness

Continuing teaching from Chapter 9, describing the way to investigate the source of true happiness…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Joy and rest as supports for joyous effort

How to generate the strong intention to apply antidotes to the afflictions, and engage in…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Apologizing and forgiving

How to engage in apologizing and forgiving as part of the practice of compassion.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Benefits of meditating on the the 12 links

Commencing the teaching from Chapter 9 and describing the benefits of meditating on the 12…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Self-confidence

Commentary on verses 47-58. The role of self-confidence in progressing on the path and the…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Nagarjuna’s analysis of arising

Completing teaching from Chapter 8, explaining Nagarjuna's four-point analysis of arising.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Steadfastness

Commentary on verses 46-49. How aspiration and steadfastness support and increase each other. Also the…

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