News - Chapter 2
BA2_1 Offering of Material Possessions
On March 1, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
We have come to the beginning of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, the Chapter of Purification, or the Confession. In order to generate and establish bodhichitta in ourselves we first need to create positive habitual tendencies, and the first preparation is making offerings. In this video (BA2_1) Rinpoche explains the first stanza of this chapter.
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BA2_2-7 Offering of Material Things Not Owned by Anybody
On March 9, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
In this video (BA2_2-7), Rinpoche continues with explaining the offering of material things which are not owned by anybody, as described in stanzas 2-7 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 2, which you can download here and in the Library section. Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 66-69.
You’re questions are most welcome. Please log in and leave your questions for Rinpoche as a comment below, or send them via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org. It is helpful if you can use one short paragraph and, if possible, less than 80 words. Any questions longer than that may have to be edited so please be concise. Questions will be collected from here on March 16, 2011, and included in Rinpoche’s answers video. After that date please send any questions relating to this video teaching via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org.
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BA2Q1 Questions and Answers 1 (Chapter 2)
On March 20, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
With this video (BA2Q1) Rinpoche addresses the students’ questions regarding the first seven stanzas of the 2nd chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2_8-9 Offering of One’s Body
On March 24, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
With video teaching BA2_8-9 Rinpoche explains the stanzas 8 and 9 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 2, which you can download here and in the Library section. Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 69-70.
You’re questions are most welcome. Please log in and leave your questions for Rinpoche as a comment below, or send them via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org. It is helpful if you can use one short paragraph and, if possible, less than 80 words. Any questions longer than that may have to be edited so please be concise. Questions will be collected from here on March 30, 2011, and included in Rinpoche’s answers video. After that date please send any questions relating to this video teaching via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2_10-19 Offerings of the Mind
On March 31, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
Here (BA2_10-19) Rinpoche explains the offerings we create with our imagination. This section is covered in stanzas 10-19 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 2, which you can download here and in the Library section. Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 70-75.
You’re questions are most welcome. Please log in and leave your questions for Rinpoche as a comment below, or send them via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org. It is helpful if you can use one short paragraph and, if possible, less than 80 words. Any questions longer than that may have to be edited so please be concise. Questions will be collected from here on April 6, 2011, and included in Rinpoche’s answers video. After that date please send any questions relating to this video teaching via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2Q2 Questions and Answers 2 (Chapter 2)
On April 9, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
Rinpoche has again kindly answered to the Online Shedra students’ questions – this time regarding stanzas 1 to 9 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, as well as some other topics. (BA2Q2)
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2_20-23 More Offerings
On April 14, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
In the beginning of this video (BA2_20-23) Rinpoche first elaborates a little further on the imagined offerings discussed in the previous teaching. Then Rinpoche explains the three remaining offerings illustrated by Shantideva in stanzas 20 to 23 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara:
- the offerings made with the power of our aspirations
- the unexcelled offerings, and
- offering of melodious praise
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 2, which you can download here and in the Library section. Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 75-79.
You’re questions are most welcome. Please log in and leave your questions for Rinpoche as a comment below, or send them via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org. It is helpful if you can use one short paragraph and, if possible, less than 80 words. Any questions longer than that may have to be edited so please be concise. Questions will be collected from here on April 20, 2011, and included in Rinpoche’s answers video. After that date please send any questions relating to this video teaching via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2Q3 Questions and Answers 3 (Chapter 2)
On April 17, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
Here you will find Rinpoche’s answers to three questions regarding stanzas 10 to 19 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, submitted by the Online Shedra students by April 6th. (BA2Q3)
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2_24-25 Making Prostrations
On April 21, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
With this video (BA2_24-25) Rinpoche gives a detailed explanation of stanzas 24 and 25 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. This section is about performing prostrations or paying homage.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 2, which you can download here and in the Library section. Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 79-81.
You’re questions are most welcome. Please log in and leave your questions for Rinpoche as a comment below, or send them via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org. It is helpful if you can use one short paragraph and, if possible, less than 80 words. Any questions longer than that may have to be edited so please be concise. Questions will be collected from here on April 27, 2011, and included in Rinpoche’s answers video. After that date please send any questions relating to this video teaching via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2_26 Taking Refuge
On April 28, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
(BA2_26) Here Ringu Tulku Rinpoche gives us a teaching on the stanza 26 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. This is about taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 2, which you can download here and in the Library section. Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 81-95.
You’re questions are most welcome. Please log in and leave your questions for Rinpoche as a comment below, or send them via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org. It is helpful if you can use one short paragraph and, if possible, less than 80 words. Any questions longer than that may have to be edited so please be concise. Questions will be collected from here on May 4, 2011, and included in Rinpoche’s answers video. After that date please send any questions relating to this video teaching via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2Q4 Questions and Answers 4 (Chapter 2)
On May 5, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
With this video (BA2Q4), Rinpoche again answers some of the questions submitted by the Online Shedra students regarding prostration, which was discussed in Rinpoche’s teaching on stanzas 24 and 25 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2_27-31 Confession, part 1
On May 11, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
With this video (BA2_27-31) we come to the section of confession, which will be continued in Rinpoche’s next teachings as well. Stanzas from 27 to 31 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara are explained in this first part.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 2, which you can download here and in the Library section. Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 95-101.
You’re questions are most welcome. Please log in and leave your questions for Rinpoche as a comment below, or send them via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org. It is helpful if you can use one short paragraph and, if possible, less than 80 words. Any questions longer than that may have to be edited so please be concise. Questions will be collected from here on May 18, 2011, and included in Rinpoche’s answers video. After that date please send any questions relating to this video teaching via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2_32-46 Confession, part 2
On May 18, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
With this video (BA2_32-46) Rinpoche continues on the section of regret in the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. In stanzas 32-46 we are vividly reminded of the uncertainty and impermanence of life and that we should act now at this very moment to purify our negative karma.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 2, which you can download here and in the Library section. Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 101-107.
You’re questions are most welcome. Please log in and leave your questions for Rinpoche as a comment below, or send them via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org. It is helpful if you can use one short paragraph and, if possible, less than 80 words. Any questions longer than that may have to be edited so please be concise. Questions will be collected from here on May 25, 2011, and included in Rinpoche’s answers video. After that date please send any questions relating to this video teaching via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2Q5 Questions and Answers 5 (Chapter 2)
On May 25, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
With this video (BA2Q5), Rinpoche answers the questions submitted by Online Shedra students regarding stanza 26, which is about the Refuge.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2_47-53 Power of Support
On May 27, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
With this video (BA2_47-53) Rinpoche gives an explanation on stanzas 47 to 53 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. After the first one, which was regret, the second power or strength of confession and purification is the power of support or reliance.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 2, which you can download here and in the Library section. Further recommended reading: the commentary book by Kunzang Pelden (Khenpo Kunpal), The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech, p. 107-111.
You’re questions are most welcome. Please log in and leave your questions for Rinpoche as a comment below, or send them via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org. It is helpful if you can use one short paragraph and, if possible, less than 80 words. Any questions longer than that may have to be edited so please be concise. Questions will be collected from here on June 2, 2011, and included in Rinpoche’s answers video. After that date please send any questions relating to this video teaching via email to studyquestions[at]bodhicharya.org.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
BA2Q6 Questions and Answers 6 (Chapter 2)
On June 1, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 2, Teachings
With this video (BA2Q6), Rinpoche answers some questions submitted by Online Shedra students regarding stanzas 27-46 of the second chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, and other topics.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 2 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 2 page.
If you would like to volunteer in making transcripts of Rinpoche’s online teachings, or in making audio translations to your own language, please email us at shedra[at]bodhicharya.org.
