News - Chapter 3
Self Study Questions for Chapter Three
On November 3, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
This is a set of questions you can use to self assess your knowledge and understanding of the teachings and reference material relating to the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, Taking Hold of Bodhichitta. You can use these questions if you find it helpful, but it is not compulsory.
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BA3Q8 Questions and Answers 8 (Chapter 3)
On October 26, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With video BA3Q8, Rinpoche answers some of the questions submitted by Online Shedra students after video teaching BA3_25-28.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 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.
BA3_29-34 Rejoicing in Taking the Vows (Part 2)
On October 22, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With this video BA3_29-34, Rinpoche explains the six concluding stanzas of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. With stanzas 29-33 we continue on rejoicing for ourselves after having taken the Bodhisattva’s vows. Finally, stanza 34 is about causing others to rejoice.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 3, 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. 134-136.
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 October 28, 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.
BA3Q7 Questions and Answers 7 (Chapter 3)
On October 18, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With this video, BA3Q7, Rinpoche again answers some of the questions of the Online Shedra students. These questions were submitted after the teaching on stanzas 23 and 24 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 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.
BA3_25-28 Rejoicing in Taking the Vows (Part 1)
On October 5, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With this video BA3_25-28, Rinpoche explains stanzas 25 to 28 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. These stanzas are the beginning of the section on rejoicing after having taken the Bodhisattva’s vows. First we are rejoicing for ourselves.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 3, 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. 133.
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 October 12, 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.
BA3Q6 Questions and Answers 6 (Chapter 3)
On September 27, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With video BA3Q6 Rinpoche answers the questions submitted by Online Shedra students mainly regarding stanzas 18-22 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 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.
BA3_23-24 Taking the Bodhisattva’s Vows
On September 14, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With video BA3_23-24, we have come to the actual taking of the Bodhisattva’s vows. Here Rinpoche explains stanzas 23 to 24 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 3, 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. 130-132.
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 September 21, 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.
BA3Q5 Questions and Answers 5 (Chapter 3)
On September 3, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With video BA3Q5 Rinpoche answers the questions submitted by Online Shedra students mainly regarding stanzas 13-17 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, as explained in the video teaching BA3_13-17 Giving Away the Body.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 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.
BA3_18-22 Dedication of Mind Training
On August 31, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With video BA3_18-22, Rinpoche explains stanzas 18 to 22 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. These five verses are the dedication of the results of our mind training.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 3, 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. 129-130.
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 September 7, 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.
BA3Q4 Questions and Answers 4 (Chapter 3)
On August 26, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With this video (BA3Q4) Rinpoche answers the questions submitted by Online Shedra students mainly regarding stanzas 11-12 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 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.
BA3_13-17 Giving Away the Body
On August 18, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With video BA3_13-17, Rinpoche explains stanzas 13 to 17 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. This section is about the special method of giving away our body.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 3, 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. 128-129.
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 August 24, 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.
BA3Q3 Questions and Answers 3 (Chapter 3)
On July 30, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With this video (BA3Q3) Rinpoche answers the questions submitted by Online Shedra students mainly regarding stanzas 7-10 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 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.
BA3_11-12 Mind Training and Its Importance
On July 21, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With video teaching BA3_11-12 we come to the section of mind training, which is the second of the two preparations required in order to take hold of bodhichitta, the first being the 7-branch practice and refuge, which were discussed in the previous teachings. Here Rinpoche explains stanzas 11 and 12 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. These two stanzas are about the actual mind training and why it is so important.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 3, 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. 125-128.
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 July 29, 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.
BA3Q2 Questions and Answers 2 (Chapter 3)
On July 18, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With this video (BA3Q2) Rinpoche answers the questions submitted by Online Shedra students regarding stanzas 1-4 and 5-6 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 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.
BA3_7-10 Dedication
On July 14, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
Here (BA3_7-10) Rinpoche gives a teaching on the last of the eight preliminaries: dedication. These are the stanzas from 7 to 10 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 3, 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. 123-124.
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 July 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.
BA3Q1 Questions and Answers 1 (Chapter 3)
On July 10, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
This is the questions and answers session BA3Q1. Here Rinpoche answers the questions submitted by Online Shedra students regarding stanzas 1 to 4 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 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.
BA3_5-6 Requesting the Teachings & Requesting the Enlightened Beings to Stay
On July 3, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With this video (BA3_5-6) Rinpoche explains the next two branches of accumulation practices, as given in stanzas 5 and 6 of the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. These two are requesting the enlightened beings to turn the wheel of Dharma and requesting them to remain with us.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 3, 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. 121-123.
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 July 8, 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.
BA3_1-4 Rejoicing
On June 26, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 3, Teachings
With this video (BA3_1-4) we come to the third chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, Taking Hold of Bodhichitta. Here Rinpoche explains stanzas 1 to 4, which cover the fifth branch of the eight accumulation practices: rejoicing. The first four branches — offerings, prostrations, refuge and confession — were discussed in chapter 2. These practices are part of the preliminaries for generating or fully adopting the bodhichitta.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 3 videos.
If you prefer listening to the teaching in audio, use the audio player below.
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The audio as well as the audio translations in different languages and the transcript of this teaching are all available on Chapter 3 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 3, 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. 119-121.
Rinpoche is mainly using the Padmakara English translation of the Bodhicharyavatara, The Way of the Bodhisattva. Rinpoche has also referred to these two translations which are available online: http://www.kunpal.com, http://www.lotsawahouse.org/bodhicharyavatara.html.
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 July 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.
