Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds
Shantideva's well-loved guide on how to become a bodhisattva, taught extensively in the Tibetan tradition.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The benefits of difficulties
Covering Verses 8-14 of Chapter 6, discussing the benefits of meditating on duhkha (suffering) and…
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Courage in the face of harm
Covering Verses 14-19 of Chapter 6, discussing how we can strengthen our mind so it…
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Pushed by our afflictions
Covering Verses 19-25 of Chapter 6, sharing ways to lessen our anger by viewing others’…
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Refuting a primal substance and independent self
Covering Verses 26-32 of Chapter 6, presenting Buddhist refutations of a primal substance and the…
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Fortitude for those who cause harm
Discussing the tenets of non-Buddhist schools and going to cover Verses 33-38 that discuss how…
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It’s unreasonable to be angry
Giving commentary to Verses 38-42, discussing various reasons for why it's unreasonable to be angry…
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Who’s responsible for our suffering
Covering Verses 42-50 of Chapter 6, exploring various perspectives on who is "responsible" for our…
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Debating with anger
Beginning with a review of Verses 42-50, and then leading us in a debate between…
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Counteracting anger
Covering Verses 62-66, leading a discussion on working with the self-centered thought and describing more…
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Attachment and anger
Commenting on Verses 66-74 of Chapter 6, discussing the relationship between attachment and anger and…
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Crises in monastic life
Exploring the practice of fortitude in terms of working with various crises that can arise…
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