LWC6_Ch 3 Part 4 - Living as a Bodhisattva - The Remaining Seven Perfections Flashcards
(500 cards)
1
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Explore this: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
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They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
2
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Discuss: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
A
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
3
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In relation to the pāramitās, why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
A
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
4
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What does it mean to say: ‘Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?’?
A
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
5
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Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
A
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
6
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Discuss: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
A
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
7
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Why is it important to ask: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
A
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
8
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Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
A
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
9
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Discuss: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
A
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
10
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In relation to the pāramitās, what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
A
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
11
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How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
A
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
12
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Explore this: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
A
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
13
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In relation to the pāramitās, what is the relation between courage and bala?
A
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
14
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Discuss: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
A
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
15
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What does it mean to say: ‘How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?’?
A
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
16
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What does it mean to say: ‘What are the two aspects of jñāna?’?
A
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
17
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In relation to the pāramitās, what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
A
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
18
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Explore this: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
A
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
19
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What is the relation between courage and bala?
A
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
20
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What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
A
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
21
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What does it mean to say: ‘Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?’?
A
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
22
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What does it mean to say: ‘What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?’?
A
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
23
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In relation to the pāramitās, describe how jñāna is non-dual.
A
It perceives without subject-object division.
24
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What does it mean to say: ‘Describe how jñāna is non-dual.’?
A
It perceives without subject-object division.
25
How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
26
Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
27
In relation to the pāramitās, give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
28
What does it mean to say: 'What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?'?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
29
From a bodhisattva's perspective: give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
30
In relation to the pāramitās, why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
31
Why is it important to ask: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
32
Why is it important to ask: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
33
Why is it important to ask: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
34
What does it mean to say: 'Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.'?
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
35
Discuss: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
36
Explore this: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
37
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
38
In relation to the pāramitās, how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
39
Why is it important to ask: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
40
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
41
Explore this: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
42
Why is it important to ask: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
43
Explore this: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
44
Explore this: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
45
Why is it important to ask: what is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
46
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
47
What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
48
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
49
Explore this: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
50
Discuss: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
51
In relation to the pāramitās, explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
52
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
53
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
54
Discuss: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
55
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
56
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
57
In relation to the pāramitās, how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
58
What does it mean to say: 'What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?'?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
59
What does it mean to say: 'Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?'?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
60
Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
61
Explore this: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
62
Why is it important to ask: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
63
Discuss: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
64
What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
65
Explore this: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
66
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
67
What does it mean to say: 'What is the relation between courage and bala?'?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
68
In relation to the pāramitās, why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
69
Discuss: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
70
In relation to the pāramitās, why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
71
Why is it important to ask: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
72
Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
73
Why is it important to ask: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
74
Explore this: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
75
Why is it important to ask: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
76
Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
77
What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
78
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
79
Why is it important to ask: explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
80
Discuss: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
81
Explore this: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
82
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
83
Why is it important to ask: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
84
Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
85
Explore this: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
86
Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
87
In relation to the pāramitās, explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
88
Why is it important to ask: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
89
Explore this: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
90
Discuss: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
91
What does it mean to say: 'What supports sustained joyous effort over time?'?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
92
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
93
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
94
Explore this: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
95
Explore this: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
96
Why is it important to ask: give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
97
Why is it important to ask: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
98
What does it mean to say: 'Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.'?
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
99
What does it mean to say: 'How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?'?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
100
What does it mean to say: 'Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.'?
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
101
Discuss: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
102
How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
103
What does it mean to say: 'How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?'?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
104
Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
105
In relation to the pāramitās, why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
106
Why is it important to ask: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
107
Why is it important to ask: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
108
Why is it important to ask: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
109
Why is it important to ask: what is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
110
Explore this: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
111
Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
112
Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
113
Explore this: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
114
What does it mean to say: 'What supports sustained joyous effort over time?'?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
115
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
116
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
117
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
118
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
119
Why is it important to ask: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
120
Why is it important to ask: give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
121
Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
122
Explore this: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
123
What does it mean to say: 'Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.'?
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
124
Discuss: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
125
Discuss: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
126
In relation to the pāramitās, what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
127
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
128
Why is it important to ask: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
129
Why is it important to ask: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
130
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
131
What does it mean to say: 'Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.'?
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
132
Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
133
In relation to the pāramitās, what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
134
What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
135
In relation to the pāramitās, give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
136
Explore this: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
137
What does it mean to say: 'What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?'?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
138
Discuss: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
139
What does it mean to say: 'Describe how jñāna is non-dual.'?
It perceives without subject-object division.
140
How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
141
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
142
What does it mean to say: 'Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?'?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
143
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
144
In relation to the pāramitās, explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
145
From a bodhisattva's perspective: give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
146
From a bodhisattva's perspective: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
147
In relation to the pāramitās, describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
148
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
149
Discuss: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
150
Why is it important to ask: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
151
Why is it important to ask: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
152
Explore this: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
153
What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
154
What does it mean to say: 'What is the relation between courage and bala?'?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
155
In relation to the pāramitās, what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
156
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
157
Discuss: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
158
Discuss: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
159
Why is it important to ask: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
160
Discuss: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
161
Discuss: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
162
What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
163
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
164
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
165
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
166
Explore this: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
167
Explore this: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
168
Discuss: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
169
Explore this: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
170
Explore this: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
171
Discuss: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
172
Why is it important to ask: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
173
Explore this: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
174
Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
175
Explore this: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
176
Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
177
What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
178
Explore this: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
179
Discuss: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
180
What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
181
What does it mean to say: 'What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?'?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
182
Discuss: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
183
Why is it important to ask: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
184
What does it mean to say: 'What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?'?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
185
Explore this: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
186
Discuss: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
187
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
188
Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
189
In relation to the pāramitās, why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
190
In relation to the pāramitās, how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
191
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
192
What does it mean to say: 'Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.'?
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
193
Why is it important to ask: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
194
Discuss: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
195
What does it mean to say: 'What are the two aspects of jñāna?'?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
196
Why is it important to ask: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
197
What does it mean to say: 'How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?'?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
198
Explore this: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
199
Explore this: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
200
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
201
Explore this: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
202
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
203
Discuss: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
204
Why is it important to ask: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
205
What does it mean to say: 'Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.'?
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
206
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
207
Discuss: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
208
What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
209
Why is it important to ask: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
210
Discuss: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
211
In relation to the pāramitās, why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
212
What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
213
Discuss: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
214
What does it mean to say: 'Describe how jñāna is non-dual.'?
It perceives without subject-object division.
215
Why is it important to ask: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
216
Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
217
Explore this: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
218
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
219
Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
220
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
221
In relation to the pāramitās, why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
222
Explore this: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
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Discuss: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
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Discuss: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
225
Discuss: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
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What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
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Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
228
Why is it important to ask: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
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In relation to the pāramitās, why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
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From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
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What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
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From a bodhisattva's perspective: give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
233
In relation to the pāramitās, what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
234
In relation to the pāramitās, what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
235
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
236
Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
237
What does it mean to say: 'Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?'?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
238
What does it mean to say: 'Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?'?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
239
What does it mean to say: 'What is the relation between courage and bala?'?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
240
Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
241
Discuss: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
242
From a bodhisattva's perspective: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
243
In relation to the pāramitās, explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
244
In relation to the pāramitās, how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
245
Explore this: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
246
What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
247
Discuss: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
248
Explore this: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
249
Explore this: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
250
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
251
What does it mean to say: 'Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?'?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
252
Why is it important to ask: give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
253
Discuss: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
254
What does it mean to say: 'Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?'?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
255
In relation to the pāramitās, what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
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Why is it important to ask: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
257
Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
258
In relation to the pāramitās, why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
259
What does it mean to say: 'Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.'?
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
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Discuss: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
261
In relation to the pāramitās, describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
262
What does it mean to say: 'How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?'?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
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How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
264
Explore this: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
265
Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
266
In relation to the pāramitās, how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
267
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
268
Explore this: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
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Explore this: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
270
Why is it important to ask: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
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From a bodhisattva's perspective: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
272
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
273
Explore this: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
274
Why is it important to ask: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
275
Why is it important to ask: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
276
Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
277
What does it mean to say: 'What supports sustained joyous effort over time?'?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
278
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
279
Discuss: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
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In relation to the pāramitās, give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
281
What does it mean to say: 'What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?'?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
282
Why is it important to ask: explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
283
What does it mean to say: 'Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.'?
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
284
Explore this: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
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Explore this: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
286
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
287
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
288
Why is it important to ask: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
289
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
290
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
291
Discuss: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
292
Discuss: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
293
How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
294
What does it mean to say: 'What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?'?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
295
Discuss: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
296
Why is it important to ask: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
297
Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
298
Why is it important to ask: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
299
What does it mean to say: 'What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?'?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
300
Why is it important to ask: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
301
What does it mean to say: 'Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.'?
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
302
Explore this: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
303
In relation to the pāramitās, why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
304
Explore this: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
305
What does it mean to say: 'Describe how jñāna is non-dual.'?
It perceives without subject-object division.
306
Why is it important to ask: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
307
Discuss: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
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Explore this: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
309
Explore this: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
310
Explore this: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
311
Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
312
What does it mean to say: 'What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?'?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
313
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
314
Explore this: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
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In relation to the pāramitās, what is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
316
Why is it important to ask: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
317
What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
318
Why is it important to ask: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
319
Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
320
What does it mean to say: 'Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?'?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
321
Discuss: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
322
Why is it important to ask: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
323
Discuss: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
324
What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
325
Why is it important to ask: explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
326
In relation to the pāramitās, describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
327
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
328
Discuss: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
329
Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
330
In relation to the pāramitās, what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
331
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
332
Discuss: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
333
In relation to the pāramitās, why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
334
In relation to the pāramitās, why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
335
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
336
Why is it important to ask: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
337
Discuss: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
338
Discuss: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
339
Why is it important to ask: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
340
Why is it important to ask: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
341
What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
342
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
343
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
344
Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
345
From a bodhisattva's perspective: give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
346
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
347
What does it mean to say: 'What supports sustained joyous effort over time?'?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
348
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
349
What does it mean to say: 'Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.'?
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
350
Why is it important to ask: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
351
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
352
From a bodhisattva's perspective: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
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Discuss: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
354
Discuss: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
355
What does it mean to say: 'Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?'?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
356
In relation to the pāramitās, what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
357
Explore this: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
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Explore this: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
359
Discuss: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
360
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
361
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
362
In relation to the pāramitās, what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
363
Discuss: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
364
Explore this: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
365
Explore this: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
366
Explore this: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
367
What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
368
Why is it important to ask: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
369
What does it mean to say: 'What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?'?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
370
In relation to the pāramitās, explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
371
What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
372
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
373
Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
374
What does it mean to say: 'How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?'?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
375
Explore this: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
376
How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
377
In relation to the pāramitās, give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
378
What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
379
Why is it important to ask: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
380
In relation to the pāramitās, how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
381
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
382
What does it mean to say: 'What is the relation between courage and bala?'?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
383
What does it mean to say: 'Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?'?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
384
Discuss: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
385
Why is it important to ask: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
386
Discuss: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
387
What does it mean to say: 'How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?'?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
388
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
389
In relation to the pāramitās, explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
390
What does it mean to say: 'What are the two aspects of jñāna?'?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
391
Why is it important to ask: give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
392
Explore this: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
393
In relation to the pāramitās, how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
394
Discuss: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
395
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
396
Explore this: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
397
Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
398
In relation to the pāramitās, why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
399
Discuss: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
400
Why is it important to ask: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
401
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
402
In relation to the pāramitās, explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
403
Explore this: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
404
How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
405
Discuss: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
406
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
407
In relation to the pāramitās, give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
408
Why is it important to ask: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
409
Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
410
Why is it important to ask: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
411
Why is it important to ask: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
412
Discuss: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
413
How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
414
What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
415
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
416
In relation to the pāramitās, explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
417
In relation to the pāramitās, why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
418
Explore this: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
419
Explore this: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
420
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
421
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
422
In relation to the pāramitās, what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
423
What does it mean to say: 'What are the two aspects of jñāna?'?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
424
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
425
What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
426
Discuss: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
427
Why is it important to ask: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
428
Why is it important to ask: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
429
Why is it important to ask: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
430
Explore this: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
431
In relation to the pāramitās, how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
432
In relation to the pāramitās, why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
433
What does it mean to say: 'How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?'?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
434
Explore this: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
435
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
436
Explore this: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
437
Discuss: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
438
What does it mean to say: 'Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?'?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
439
What does it mean to say: 'Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.'?
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
440
Explore this: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
441
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
442
Discuss: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
443
What does it mean to say: 'What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?'?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
444
Discuss: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
445
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
446
What does it mean to say: 'What supports sustained joyous effort over time?'?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
447
Discuss: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
448
Explore this: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
449
Why is it important to ask: explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
450
Why is it important to ask: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
451
Discuss: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
452
Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
453
Explore this: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
454
In relation to the pāramitās, what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
455
What does it mean to say: 'What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?'?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
456
Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
457
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
458
What does it mean to say: 'Describe how jñāna is non-dual.'?
It perceives without subject-object division.
459
Explore this: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
460
Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
461
What does it mean to say: 'Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?'?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
462
What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
463
Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
464
From a bodhisattva's perspective: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
465
What does it mean to say: 'Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?'?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
466
Explore this: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
467
In relation to the pāramitās, describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
468
Why is it important to ask: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
469
Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
470
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
471
Discuss: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
472
Explore this: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
473
Why is it important to ask: give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
474
What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
475
Why is it important to ask: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
476
Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
477
Discuss: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
478
What does it mean to say: 'How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?'?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
479
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
480
Why is it important to ask: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
481
Discuss: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
482
Discuss: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
483
Discuss: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
484
Discuss: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
485
Explore this: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
486
What does it mean to say: 'What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?'?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
487
Why is it important to ask: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
488
Why is it important to ask: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
489
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
490
Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
491
Explore this: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
492
Explore this: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
493
Explore this: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
494
What does it mean to say: 'Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?'?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
495
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
496
In relation to the pāramitās, what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
497
What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
498
Discuss: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
499
Why is it important to ask: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
500
In relation to the pāramitās, why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
