Review on the first four verses of Chapter 9 of Shantideva's text.
The difference between being an actual illusion, and illusion-like.
Commentary to verses 6-8 of Chapter 9, "Wisdom," of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."
What is negated by ultimate analysis and the role of conventional consciousness.
A review looking at selected verses to develop compassion for difficult people with guided meditation.
How the Buddhist philosophical schools present the two truths.
Explanation of the view of the selflessness of phenomena in the Buddhist tenet schools.
The source of disagreements between the lower tenets schools and the Prasangika Madhyamikas.
The different understandings of the two truths possessed by those who have direct perception of emptiness and common people.
The importance of generating wisdom and understanding the two truths.
Shantideva on giving up childish behavior and following in the steps of the wise
Commentary on verses looking at the many faults of attachment to the body.
How to work with our dominating, aggressive side that wants to get what we want at the expense of others.
Commentary on thought transformation verses that explain how to exchange self and others.
Continued explanation of exchanging self with others to develop bodhicitta.