Bodhicharyavatara Chapter 6, Answers to Written Questions 8

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
Teachings on Bodhicharyavatara
Session 46
Chapter 6: Patience
Answers to Written Questions 8

Rinpoche answers the presubmitted questions that were sent before Live Q&A on June 14th, and some other questions on White Tara practice and other topics.

The topics discussed are:
– Meaning of the Tibetan expression “datar gyi shepa”
– How to offer help to others skilfully
– Skilful way of practicing patience
– What is the meaning of “getting rid of causes and conditions”
– Bodhisattva vows
– Position of TAM in Tara sadhana practice
– Visualising myself as Tara / Fuller understanding by reading longer sadhanas / Language of recitation

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