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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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BA1Q12 Questions and Answers 12 (Chapter 1)
On March 5, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 1, Teachings
With this video (QA12/BA1Q12) Rinpoche answers again some questions regarding the first chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. These questions were collected from the Online Shedra students after teaching BA16 which covers stanzas 27-28.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 1 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 1 page.
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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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BA1Q11 Questions and Answers 11 (Chapter 1)
On February 23, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 1, Teachings
Rinpoche has returned from the tour in Thailand and now, with this video (QA11/BA1Q11), answers some of the questions of the Online Shedra students again.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 1 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 1 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 Chapter 1
On February 20, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 1, 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 first chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, “The Excellence of Bodhichitta”.
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BA1_31-36 The Greatness of Those Who Have Bodhichitta
On February 11, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 1, Teachings
Here Ringu Tulku Rinpoche explains the greatness of the bodhisattvas who have generated the bodhichitta in themselves and who are always trying to help others to have lasting peace and happiness. A contact with such a person is always beneficial to the beings.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 1 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 1 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 1, 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. 60-64.
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 February 17, 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.
BA1_29-30 Proving the Benefits of Action Bodhichitta
On February 4, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 1, Teachings
In this video (BA17/BA1_29-30) Rinpoche continues with proving the benefits of action bodhichitta through reasoning – why it is truly so special and why we should generate it in ourselves and help others do so too – and explains the stanzas 29 and 30 of the first chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 1 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 1 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 1, 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. 59.
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 February 10, 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.
BA1Q10 Questions and Answers 10 (Chapter 1)
On January 30, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 1, Teachings
With Questions and Answers video 10 (QA10/BA1Q10) Rinpoche answers the questions of the Online Shedra students regarding the teaching BA14, or the stanza 20 of the first chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 1 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 1 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.
BA1_27-28 Proving the Benefits of Active Bodhichitta
On January 27, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 1, Teachings
With this video (BA16/BA1_27-28), Rinpoche explains the stanzas 27 and 28 of the first chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. In the previous stanzas we talked about proving the benefits of bodhichitta in intention. Now the benefits of bodhichitta in action are established through reasoning.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 1 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 1 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 1, 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. 58-59.
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 February 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.
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BA1Q9 Questions and Answers 9 (Chapter 1)
On January 20, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 1, Teachings
Here in video QA9/BA1Q9 Rinpoche answers the questions of the Online Shedra students regarding the stanzas 17-19 of the first chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara as well as some other topics.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 1 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 1 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.
BA1_21-26 Proving the Benefits by Reasoning
On January 16, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 1, Teachings
WRinpoche kindly explains in this teaching (BA15/BA1_21-26) the stanzas 21-26 of the first chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. Here the limitless benefits of aspiration bodhichitta are proved by reasoning.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 1 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 1 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 1, 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. 56-58.
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 January 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.
BA1Q7-8 Questions and Answers 7-8 (Chapter 1)
On January 4, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 1, Teachings
With this video (QA7-8) Rinpoche answers the questions of the Online Shedra students regarding the stanzas 11-16 of the first chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara as well as some other topics.
Rinpoche also sends his best wishes for Christmas and New Year with this video. Our sincerest apologies to all of you for not being able to post this sooner!
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 1 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 1 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.
BA1_20 Proving the Benefits by Scripture
On January 2, 2011 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 1, Teachings
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche explains in this video (BA14/BA1_20) the 20th stanza of the first chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. This stanza refers to another text – the sutra requested by Subahu – where the Buddha taught the 4 limitless aspects of bodhichitta. Those aspects are the reason why the merit of generating active bodhichitta in one’s mind is also limitless.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 1 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 1 page.
We are also studying the commentary transcript on Chapter 1, 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. 56.
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 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.
