News - Chapter 4
BA4_1 Carefulness
On November 2, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
With this video BA4_1, we are starting the fourth chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, Carefulness, in Tibetan pag yü. Here Rinpoche gives an overview of this chapter which begins the section on discipline, or how to prevent bodhichitta from decreasing, and then explains the first stanza which is a statement of this discipline.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 4, 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. 139-144.
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 November 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.
BA4_2-12 Preventing Our Bodhichitta Aspiration from Degenerating
On November 10, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
With video BA4_2-12 we come to the detailed description of carefulness, with three main points to take into consideration: our training; the preciousness of human life; and the mind poisons to be transformed. Here Rinpoche explains stanzas 2 to 12 – actually the first half of stanza 12 – of the fourth chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. These stanzas are about the training and especially about preventing our bodhichitta aspiration from degenerating after having taken the vows.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 4, 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. 1144-148.
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 November 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.
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.
BA4Q1 Questions and Answers 1 (Chapter 4)
On November 14, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
With video BA4Q1 Rinpoche answers the questions submitted by Online Shedra students concerning the first stanza of the fourth chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara and some other topics.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 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.
BA4_12-20 Diligence and Precious Human Life
On November 20, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
With this video BA4_12-20 Rinpoche first explains stanzas 12 (second half) to 14. These stanzas continue on the consideration of carefulness from point of view of our training, and, in particular, of protecting the bodhichitta by reminding ourselves of not letting our diligence in working on it degenerate. Then Rinpoche explains stanzas 15-20, where carefulness is considered from point of view of the precious human life and how rare it is to get.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 4, 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. 148-151.
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 November 26, 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.
BA4Q2 Questions and Answers 2 (Chapter 4)
On November 24, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
With video BA4Q2 Rinpoche answers the questions submitted by Online Shedra students concerning some of the recent teachings on the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 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.
If you would like to volunteer in making audio translations to other languages, please email us at shedra@bodhicharya.org.
BA4_21-27 The Sufferings of Samsara & The Need to Seize the Opportunity
On December 1, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
With video BA4_21-27 Rinpoche gives a commentary on stanzas 21-27 of the fourth chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. Here we are reflecting on the necessity of carefulness from the point of view of how difficult it is to free ourselves from the lower realms and how we should not waste this great opportunity we now have.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 4, 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. 151-155.
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 December 11, 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.
BA4_28-32 Reflecting on the Faults of the Negative Emotions
On January 6, 2012 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
With video BA4_28-32 Rinpoche gives a teaching on stanzas 28-32 of the fourth chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, which are the beginning of the section on the importance of carefulness considering the kleshas, or the negative emotions, that we need to free ourselves from. First we reflect on the faults or shortcomings of these negative emotions.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 4, 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. 155-156.
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 Friday, January 12, 2012, 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.
BA4Q3 Questions and Answers 3 (Chapter 4)
On January 28, 2012 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche answers the questions submitted by Online Shedra students concerning stanzas 12 to 32 of the fourth chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. This is the questions and answers video BA4Q3.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 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.
BA4Q4 Questions and Answers 4 (Chapter 4)
On February 11, 2012 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
With this video BA4Q4 Rinpoche answers some more questions submitted by Online Shedra students during the past few weeks, regarding the choice we have and taking refuge.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 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.
BA4_33-35 More on the Faults of Negative Emotions
On February 19, 2012 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
With video BA4_33-35 we conclude the section on the necessity of carefulness regarding the shortcomings of negative emotions, which are the real target of our practice. This is Rinpoche’s explanation on the stanzas 33 to 35 of the fourth chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 4, 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. 156-157.
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 Friday, March 8, 2012, 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.
BA4_36-43 Enduring the Hardships
On March 2, 2012 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
While Rinpoche is in Bodhgaya participating the 29th Kagyu Monlam, we continue with Chapter Four. With video BA4_36-43 Rinpoche explains the stanzas from 36 to the first half of 43. Here Shantideva declares he will not be discouraged and lose heart but will strive on diligently, enduring the hardships in order to eliminate the negative emotions.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 4, 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. 157-159.
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 Friday, March 8, 2012, 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.
BA4Q5 Questions and Answers 5 (Chapter 4)
On March 18, 2012 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
With BA4Q5 Rinpoche answers one of the many questions submitted by Online Shedra students during his recent journey to Bodhgaya for Kagyu Monlam. Rinpoche will answer more questions in the next questions and answers video.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 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.
BA4_43-48 How to Get Rid of the Defilements
On March 26, 2012 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
We have now come to the conclusion of Chapter Four, Carefulness. How do we actually get rid of the kleshas? With video BA4_43-48, Rinpoche discusses the stanzas 43 to 48 of the fourth chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 4, 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. 159-163.
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 Friday, April 2, 2012, 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.
BA4Q6 Questions and Answers 6 (Chapter 4)
On March 31, 2012 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
With BA4Q6 Rinpoche answers the second one of the many questions submitted by Online Shedra students during his recent journey to Bodhgaya.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 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.
BA4Q7 Questions and Answers 7 (Chapter 4)
On April 7, 2012 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
With BA4Q7 Rinpoche answers a few more questions submitted by Online Shedra students regarding Chapter 4.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 4 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 4 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.
Self Study Questions for Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4
On April 14, 2012 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 4, Teachings
This is a set of questions you can use to self assess your knowledge and understanding of the teachings relating to the fourth chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, Carefulness. Please feel free to use these questions as you find helpful.
