LWC6_Ch 3 Part3 - Living as a Bodhisattva - The Remaining Seven Perfections Flashcards
(500 cards)
1
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Discuss: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
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It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
2
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What does it mean to say: ‘Describe how jñāna is non-dual.’?
A
It perceives without subject-object division.
3
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Why is it important to ask: give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
A
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
4
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From a bodhisattva’s perspective: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
A
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
5
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From a bodhisattva’s perspective: explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
A
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
6
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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.
7
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Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
A
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
8
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How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
A
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
9
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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.
10
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Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
A
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
11
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From a bodhisattva’s perspective: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
A
It perceives without subject-object division.
12
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Discuss: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
A
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
13
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In relation to the pāramitās, explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
A
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
14
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From a bodhisattva’s perspective: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
A
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
15
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Why is it important to ask: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
A
It perceives without subject-object division.
16
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In relation to the pāramitās, give an example of upāya from the buddha’s teachings.
A
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
17
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Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
A
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
18
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In relation to the pāramitās, what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
A
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
19
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Why is it important to ask: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
A
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
20
Q
What does it mean to say: ‘Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.’?
A
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
21
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Explore this: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
A
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
22
Q
From a bodhisattva’s perspective: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
A
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
23
Q
Why is it important to ask: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
A
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
24
Q
From a bodhisattva’s perspective: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
A
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
25
Discuss: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
26
Why is it important to ask: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
27
In relation to the pāramitās, how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
28
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
29
What does it mean to say: 'Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?'?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
30
What does it mean to say: 'Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.'?
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
31
What does it mean to say: 'Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?'?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
32
In relation to the pāramitās, what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
33
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
34
What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
35
Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
36
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.
37
In relation to the pāramitās, describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
38
In relation to the pāramitās, how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
39
What does it mean to say: 'What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?'?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
40
Explore this: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
41
Discuss: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
42
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
43
What does it mean to say: 'What are the two aspects of jñāna?'?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
44
Discuss: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
45
Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
46
Discuss: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
47
What does it mean to say: 'What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?'?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
48
In relation to the pāramitās, why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
49
Discuss: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
50
Why is it important to ask: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
51
Why is it important to ask: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
52
What does it mean to say: 'Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?'?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
53
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
54
What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
55
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.
56
What does it mean to say: 'What is the relation between courage and bala?'?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
57
Discuss: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
58
In relation to the pāramitās, what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
59
Explore this: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
60
Discuss: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
61
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
62
Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
63
Explore this: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
64
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
65
Explore this: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
66
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.
67
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.
68
Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
69
In relation to the pāramitās, why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
70
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.
71
Discuss: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
72
Explore this: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
73
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
74
What does it mean to say: 'How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?'?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
75
Explore this: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
76
Explore this: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
77
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
78
Explore this: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
79
Discuss: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
80
Discuss: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
81
In relation to the pāramitās, what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
82
Explore this: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
83
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.
84
Explore this: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
85
Discuss: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
86
How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
87
What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
88
Explore this: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
89
Explore this: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
90
Explore this: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
91
Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
92
Discuss: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
93
Explore this: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
94
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.
95
Why is it important to ask: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
96
Why is it important to ask: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
97
In relation to the pāramitās, why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
98
What does it mean to say: 'How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?'?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
99
Discuss: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
100
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
101
In relation to the pāramitās, describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
102
Explore this: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
103
From a bodhisattva's perspective: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
104
Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
105
What does it mean to say: 'What are the two aspects of jñāna?'?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
106
Explore this: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
107
Explore this: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
108
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
109
What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
110
Why is it important to ask: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
111
How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
112
In relation to the pāramitās, why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
113
Why is it important to ask: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
114
Explore this: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
115
What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
116
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
117
Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
118
Discuss: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
119
Explore this: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
120
Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
121
In relation to the pāramitās, how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
122
In relation to the pāramitās, why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
123
In relation to the pāramitās, what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
124
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
125
Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
126
Discuss: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
127
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.
128
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
129
Explore this: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
130
Discuss: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
131
Discuss: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
132
In relation to the pāramitās, explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
133
Why is it important to ask: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
134
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
135
Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
136
Why is it important to ask: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
137
Explore this: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
138
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
139
What does it mean to say: 'Describe how jñāna is non-dual.'?
It perceives without subject-object division.
140
Why is it important to ask: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
141
Why is it important to ask: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
142
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.
143
Explore this: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
144
What does it mean to say: 'What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?'?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
145
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.
146
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
147
Explore this: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
148
What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
149
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
150
What does it mean to say: 'What is the relation between courage and bala?'?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
151
Discuss: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
152
In relation to the pāramitās, explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
153
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.
154
Why is it important to ask: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
155
What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
156
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
157
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
158
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
159
Why is it important to ask: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
160
Discuss: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
161
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.
162
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.
163
Discuss: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
164
Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
165
Why is it important to ask: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
166
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
167
Why is it important to ask: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
168
What does it mean to say: 'Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?'?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
169
Discuss: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
170
What does it mean to say: 'What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?'?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
171
Explore this: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
172
Discuss: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
173
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.
174
Discuss: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
175
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.
176
Explore this: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
177
Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
178
In relation to the pāramitās, how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
179
Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
180
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.
181
In relation to the pāramitās, what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
182
What does it mean to say: 'What supports sustained joyous effort over time?'?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
183
What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
184
Why is it important to ask: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
185
What does it mean to say: 'Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.'?
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
186
Discuss: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
187
Discuss: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
188
What does it mean to say: 'How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?'?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
189
Discuss: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
190
Explore this: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
191
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
192
Discuss: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
193
Discuss: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
194
What does it mean to say: 'Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?'?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
195
Explore this: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
196
In relation to the pāramitās, why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
197
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.
198
Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
199
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.
200
Discuss: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
201
What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
202
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.
203
Discuss: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
204
How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
205
What does it mean to say: 'Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.'?
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
206
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
207
Discuss: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
208
In relation to the pāramitās, what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
209
In relation to the pāramitās, explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
210
What does it mean to say: 'Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?'?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
211
Explore this: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
212
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.
213
In relation to the pāramitās, why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
214
In relation to the pāramitās, how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
215
Why is it important to ask: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
216
What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
217
What does it mean to say: 'Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?'?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
218
Discuss: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
219
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
220
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
221
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
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Discuss: 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 role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
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From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
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From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
226
Discuss: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
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Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
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Explore this: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
229
In relation to the pāramitās, explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
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Discuss: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
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Explore this: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
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Explore this: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
233
Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
234
Discuss: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
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Discuss: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
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In relation to the pāramitās, why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
237
Explore this: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
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In relation to the pāramitās, why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
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From a bodhisattva's perspective: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
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Explore this: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
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In relation to the pāramitās, 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 relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
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Why is it important to ask: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
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In relation to the pāramitās, describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
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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.
246
Discuss: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
247
Discuss: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
248
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.
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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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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.
251
In relation to the pāramitās, what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
252
Discuss: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
253
What does it mean to say: 'How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?'?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
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Why is it important to ask: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
255
From a bodhisattva's perspective: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
256
What does it mean to say: '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: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
258
How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
259
Explore this: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
260
Explore this: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
261
Why is it important to ask: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
262
Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
263
What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
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Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
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From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
266
Explore this: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
267
Explore this: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
268
What does it mean to say: 'Describe how jñāna is non-dual.'?
It perceives without subject-object division.
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From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
270
Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
271
What does it mean to say: 'What are the two aspects of jñāna?'?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
272
Explore this: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
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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.
274
What does it mean to say: 'Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?'?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
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Why is it important to ask: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
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Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
277
Explore this: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
278
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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Why is it important to ask: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
280
What does it mean to say: 'What supports sustained joyous effort over time?'?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
281
What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
282
What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
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Explore this: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
284
Discuss: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
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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.
286
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
287
What does it mean to say: 'What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?'?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
288
Discuss: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
289
Discuss: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
290
What does it mean to say: 'Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?'?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
291
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.
292
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.
293
Discuss: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
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Explore this: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
295
Discuss: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
296
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.
297
Explore this: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
298
Why is it important to ask: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
299
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.
300
In relation to the pāramitās, how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
301
How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
302
Discuss: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
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Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
304
Discuss: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
305
Why is it important to ask: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
306
Discuss: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
307
Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
308
In relation to the pāramitās, why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
309
Why is it important to ask: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
310
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.
311
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.
312
What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
313
Explore this: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
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Explore this: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
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From a bodhisattva's perspective: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
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From a bodhisattva's perspective: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
317
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
318
Why is it important to ask: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
319
Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
320
In relation to the pāramitās, what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
321
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.
322
Why is it important to ask: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
323
Why is it important to ask: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
324
Why is it important to ask: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
325
What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
326
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
327
What does it mean to say: 'What is the relation between courage and bala?'?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
328
Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
329
How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
330
Explore this: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
331
What does it mean to say: 'Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?'?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
332
Explore this: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
333
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
334
What does it mean to say: 'Describe how jñāna is non-dual.'?
It perceives without subject-object division.
335
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
336
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.
337
What does it mean to say: 'What are the two aspects of jñāna?'?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
338
In relation to the pāramitās, why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
339
Discuss: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
340
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.
341
Discuss: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
342
In relation to the pāramitās, what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
343
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
344
Explore this: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
345
From a bodhisattva's perspective: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
346
What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
347
Discuss: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
348
Why is it important to ask: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
349
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.
350
Discuss: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
351
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
352
Discuss: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
353
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
354
Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
355
Why is it important to ask: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
356
Discuss: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
357
Why is it important to ask: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
358
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.
359
Explore this: Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
360
From a bodhisattva's perspective: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
361
In relation to the pāramitās, how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
362
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
363
What does it mean to say: 'Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?'?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
364
What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
365
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
366
In relation to the pāramitās, why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
367
Explore this: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
368
Discuss: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
369
Why is it important to ask: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
370
Discuss: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
371
Explore this: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
372
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
373
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
374
What does it mean to say: 'Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?'?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
375
Explore this: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
376
Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
377
Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
378
In relation to the pāramitās, describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
379
Why is it important to ask: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
380
What does it mean to say: 'Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.'?
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
381
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.
382
Discuss: Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
383
Discuss: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
384
Discuss: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
385
What does it mean to say: 'How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?'?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
386
Why is it important to ask: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
387
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
388
Explore this: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
389
What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
390
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.
391
Discuss: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
392
Explore this: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
393
What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
394
Discuss: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
395
What does it mean to say: 'Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.'?
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
396
What does it mean to say: 'How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?'?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
397
What does it mean to say: 'What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?'?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
398
What does it mean to say: 'What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?'?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
399
What does it mean to say: 'What supports sustained joyous effort over time?'?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
400
In relation to the pāramitās, why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
401
What does it mean to say: 'What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?'?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
402
Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
403
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.
404
Explore this: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
405
Explore this: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
406
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
407
Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
408
Discuss: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
409
In relation to the pāramitās, how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
410
Explore this: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
411
Why is it important to ask: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
412
What does it mean to say: 'Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.'?
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
413
What does it mean to say: 'Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?'?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
414
Why is it important to ask: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
415
Explore this: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
416
Explore this: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
417
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
418
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
419
From a bodhisattva's perspective: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
420
Why is it important to ask: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
421
In relation to the pāramitās, why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
422
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
423
What does it mean to say: 'Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.'?
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
424
Discuss: Why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
425
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
426
Discuss: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
427
Explain pliancy in the context of śamatha practice.
It is the flexibility of body and mind conducive to deep meditation.
428
How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
429
In relation to the pāramitās, explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
430
What does it mean to say: 'Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?'?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
431
What does it mean to say: 'Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?'?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
432
Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
433
Why is it important to ask: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
434
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.
435
What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
436
Explore this: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
437
Discuss: What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
438
What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
439
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.
440
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.
441
In relation to the pāramitās, describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
442
What does it mean to say: 'Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?'?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
443
In relation to the pāramitās, what distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
444
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.
445
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.
446
In relation to the pāramitās, what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
447
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.
448
Explore this: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
449
Why is it important to ask: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
450
What does it mean to say: 'Describe how jñāna is non-dual.'?
It perceives without subject-object division.
451
Discuss: How do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
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In relation to the pāramitās, what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
453
In relation to the pāramitās, why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
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Discuss: What is the role of faith (śraddhā) in cultivating effort?
It inspires enthusiasm and trust in the value of practice.
455
Discuss: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
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What does it mean to say: 'What are the two aspects of jñāna?'?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
457
Why is it important to ask: 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: why is skillful means inseparable from compassion?
It allows tailored application of Dharma to others’ needs.
459
What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
460
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
461
Discuss: What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
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From a bodhisattva's perspective: how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
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Why is it important to ask: why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
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Why is it important to ask: what supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
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From a bodhisattva's perspective: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
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Explore this: Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
467
Explore this: What supports sustained joyous effort over time?
Antidotes like confidence, aspiration, joy, and pliancy.
468
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.
469
In relation to the pāramitās, what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
470
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.
471
Discuss: Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
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In relation to the pāramitās, why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
473
Discuss: Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
474
What does it mean to say: 'What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?'?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
475
Why is it important to ask: describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
476
Explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
477
Explore this: Give an example of upāya from the Buddha’s teachings.
Teaching the Four Noble Truths to some and emptiness to others.
478
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
479
Discuss: What is the object of negation in Madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
480
Discuss: What is the relation between courage and bala?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
481
Explore this: Why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
482
What does it mean to say: 'What is the relation between courage and bala?'?
Courage manifests as resolute action grounded in ethical strength.
483
From a bodhisattva's perspective: what is the object of negation in madhyamaka analysis?
Inherent existence or intrinsic identity.
484
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.
485
In relation to the pāramitās, explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
486
Explore this: How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
487
In relation to the pāramitās, how do aspirations guide karmic evolution?
They influence the direction of rebirth and life circumstances.
488
Describe how jñāna is non-dual.
It perceives without subject-object division.
489
What are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
490
From a bodhisattva's perspective: explain why laziness is considered a root obstacle to the path.
It obstructs virtuous actions and weakens resolve.
491
Why is it important to ask: what are the two aspects of jñāna?
Knowledge of conventional and ultimate truths.
492
What distinguishes praṇidhāna from mere hope?
It is a powerful, sustained volition grounded in bodhicitta.
493
How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
494
Explain the reasoning of dependent designation.
Things exist only in dependence on conceptual imputation.
495
Why must prajñā be conjoined with śamatha?
Because stable concentration enables deep analysis of emptiness.
496
Why is it important to ask: why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
497
Why is it important to ask: how does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
498
What does it mean to say: 'How does introspective awareness aid meditative concentration?'?
It detects dullness or excitement and restores balance.
499
In relation to the pāramitās, why is mindfulness essential in stabilizing attention?
It maintains continuity on the object of meditation.
500
Explore this: Why is spiritual power considered a pāramitā?
It ensures unwavering application of the other perfections.
