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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Others have been kind

Explanation of the second three points of the nine-point equalizing self and others meditation.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Afflictions are the enemy

Explaining the reason how it is possible to cultivate powerful antidotes to the afflictions, continuing…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Others are as important as ourselves

Explanation of the first three points of the nine-point equalizing self and others meditation.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Subtlest clear light mind

Describing the meaning of the subtlest clear light mind, and how this is the basis…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Review of Chapter Six: Verses 43-44

How to counter attachment to the body by cultivating mindfulness of the body.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Is liberation possible?

Exploring the question, "Is Liberation Possible?", continuing the review of Chapter 12, "The Mind and…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Review of Chapter Six: Verses 40-42

Why being angry at others is inappropriate, because they are under the control of afflictions

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

The Buddha’s omniscient mind

Continuing the review of the Chapter 12, "The Mind and Its Potential", describing how Buddhas…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Review of Chapter Six: Verses 36-40

Developing fortitude in the face of harm and hardship using thought transformation verses.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

The four maras

Continuing the review of Chapter 12, "The Mind and Its Potential," describing the four maras.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Review of Chapter Six: Verses 22-34

How anger arises due to causes and conditions, and how to use an understanding of…

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Afflictions are weak

Continuing the review of Chapter 12, "Mind and Its Potential", describing how afflictions are not…

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