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A Comprehensive Commentary on the Words of My Perfect Teacher

A Comprehensive Commentary on the Words of My Perfect Teacher

A comprehensive commentary series by Khenpo Sodargye Rinpoche on the profound preliminary practices of the Words of My Perfect Teacher.

Longchen Nyingtik

Longchen Nyingtik

The Longchen Nyingtik is a famous cycle of teachings and practice instructions in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

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Lesson 47: The Suffering of Pretas

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1. Reflecting on the Nature of Freedom

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1. Reflecting on the Nature of Freedom

2. Reflecting on the Ten Particular Advantages Related to Dharma

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2. Reflecting on the Ten Particular Advantages Related to Dharma

3. Reflecting on the Predicament of the Lower Realms

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3. Reflecting on the Predicament of the Lower Realms

4. Reflecting on Analogies Showing the Rarity of Human Birth

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4. Reflecting on Analogies Showing the Rarity of Human Birth

5. Reflecting on Numerical Comparisons

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5. Reflecting on Numerical Comparisons

6. Reflecting on a Pointless and Wasteful Life

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6. Reflecting on a Pointless and Wasteful Life

7. Reflecting On Dependent Arising, Causes and Conditions

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7. Reflecting On Dependent Arising, Causes and Conditions

8. Reflecting on the Cycle of Birth and Death

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8. Reflecting on the Cycle of Birth and Death

9. Reflecting on the Praise-Worthiness of Having the Freedoms and Advantages

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9. Reflecting on the Praise-Worthiness of Having the Freedoms and Advantages

10. Reflecting on Why Generate a Sense of Joy

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10. Reflecting on Why Generate a Sense of Joy

11. The Impermanence of the Body Aggregates

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11. The Impermanence of the Body Aggregates

12. The Impermanence of Those in Positions of Power

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12. The Impermanence of Those in Positions of Power

13. The Impermanence of the Outer Universe and the Beings Living in It

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13. The Impermanence of the Outer Universe and the Beings Living in It

14. The Impermanence of Holy Beings

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14. The Impermanence of Holy Beings

15. The Uncertainty of the Time of Death

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15. The Uncertainty of the Time of Death

16. The Impermanent Nature of Conditioned Phenomena

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16. The Impermanent Nature of Conditioned Phenomena

17. The Uncertain Circumstances of Sudden Death

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17. The Uncertain Circumstances of Sudden Death

18. Everyone Must Leave This World All Alone

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18. Everyone Must Leave This World All Alone

19. The Impermanence of Contemporary Beings

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19. The Impermanence of Contemporary Beings

20. Nothing Can Be Dependent upon for Life

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20. Nothing Can Be Dependent upon for Life

21. The Many Unpredictable Causes of Death

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21. The Many Unpredictable Causes of Death

22. Intense Awareness of Impermanence

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22. Intense Awareness of Impermanence

23. The Arising of Weariness of Samsara in General

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23. The Arising of Weariness of Samsara in General

24. The Suffering of the Eight Hot Hells

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24. The Suffering of the Eight Hot Hells

25. The Suffering of the Neighboring Hells

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25. The Suffering of the Neighboring Hells

26. The Suffering of the Eight Cold Hells

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26. The Suffering of the Eight Cold Hells

27. The Suffering of the Ephemeral Hells

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27. The Suffering of the Ephemeral Hells

28. The Sufferings of the Pretas

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28. The Sufferings of the Pretas

29. The Suffering of Animals

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29. The Suffering of Animals

30. The Three Fundamental Types of Suffering

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30. The Three Fundamental Types of Suffering

31. The Suffering of Birth

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31. The Suffering of Birth

32. The Suffering of Old Age

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32. The Suffering of Old Age

33. The Suffering of Sickness

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33. The Suffering of Sickness

34. The Suffering of Death

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34. The Suffering of Death

35. Other Aspects of Human Sufferings

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35. Other Aspects of Human Sufferings

36. The Suffering of the Asuras

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36. The Suffering of the Asuras

37. The Suffering of the Gods

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37. The Suffering of the Gods

38. Deducing the Miserable Plight in Samsara in Future Lives

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38. Deducing the Miserable Plight in Samsara in Future Lives

39. Negative Actions of the Body

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39. Negative Actions of the Body

40. Negative Actions of the Speech

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40. Negative Actions of the Speech

41. Negative Actions of the Mind

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41. Negative Actions of the Mind

42. Positive Actions of the Body

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42. Positive Actions of the Body

43. Positive Actions of the Speech

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43. Positive Actions of the Speech

44. Positive Actions of the Mind

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44. Positive Actions of the Mind

45. Positive Actions That Lead to Liberation

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45. Positive Actions That Lead to Liberation

46. The All-Determining Qualities of Actions

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46. The All-Determining Qualities of Actions

47. Discerning Between Authentic and False Teachers

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47. Discerning Between Authentic and False Teachers

48. The Common Characteristics of Authentic Teachers

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48. The Common Characteristics of Authentic Teachers

49. The Exceptional Characteristics of Authentic Teachers

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49. The Exceptional Characteristics of Authentic Teachers

50. Praising Authentic Teacher’s Qualities I

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50. Praising Authentic Teacher’s Qualities I

51. Praising Authentic Teacher’s Qualities II

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51. Praising Authentic Teacher’s Qualities II

52. Praising Authentic Teacher’s Qualities III

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52. Praising Authentic Teacher’s Qualities III

53. General Practice of Guru Yoga

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53. General Practice of Guru Yoga

54. The Practice of Four Enlightened Activities

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54. The Practice of Four Enlightened Activities

55. Method of Removing Sickness and Redeeming Life from Death

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55. Method of Removing Sickness and Redeeming Life from Death

56. Classification of Taking Refuge

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56. Classification of Taking Refuge

57. The Benefit of Taking Refuge

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57. The Benefit of Taking Refuge

58. How to Take Refuge

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58. How to Take Refuge

59. Contemplate the Merit of the Four Immeasurables and Give Rise to Joy

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59. Contemplate the Merit of the Four Immeasurables and Give Rise to Joy

60. The Practice of Immeasurable Impartiality

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60. The Practice of Immeasurable Impartiality

61. The Practice of Immeasurable Love

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61. The Practice of Immeasurable Love

62. The Practice of Immeasurable Compassion

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62. The Practice of Immeasurable Compassion

63. The Practice of Immeasurable Joy

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63. The Practice of Immeasurable Joy

64. The Training Process of the Four Immeasurables

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64. The Training Process of the Four Immeasurables

65. The Benefit of Arousing Bodhicitta

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65. The Benefit of Arousing Bodhicitta

66. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta I — Prostration

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66. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta I — Prostration

67. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta II — Making Offerings

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67. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta II — Making Offerings

68. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta III — Repentance

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68. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta III — Repentance

69. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta IV — Rejoicing

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69. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta IV — Rejoicing

70. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta V — Imploring the Turning of the Dharma Wheel

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70. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta V — Imploring the Turning of the Dharma Wheel

71. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta VI — Requesting the Teachers Not to Pass into Nirvana

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71. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta VI — Requesting the Teachers Not to Pass into Nirvana

72. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta VII — Dedication

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72. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta VII — Dedication

73. The Actual Generation of Bodhicitta

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73. The Actual Generation of Bodhicitta

74. Bodhicitta in Aspiration I — Considering Others as Equal to Oneself

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74. Bodhicitta in Aspiration I — Considering Others as Equal to Oneself

75. Bodhicitta in Aspiration II — Exchanging Oneself and Others

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75. Bodhicitta in Aspiration II — Exchanging Oneself and Others

76. Bodhicitta in Aspiration III — Considering Others More Important Than Oneself

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76. Bodhicitta in Aspiration III — Considering Others More Important Than Oneself

77. Paramita of Generosity

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77. Paramita of Generosity

78. Paramita of Discipline I — The Essentials of Discipline

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78. Paramita of Discipline I — The Essentials of Discipline

79. Paramita of Discipline II — The Scope of Bodhisattva’s Pure Conducts

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79. Paramita of Discipline II — The Scope of Bodhisattva’s Pure Conducts

80. Paramita of Discipline III — The Eight Great Vows of Sublime Beings

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80. Paramita of Discipline III — The Eight Great Vows of Sublime Beings

81. Paramita of Patience I — Patience with Focus

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81. Paramita of Patience I — Patience with Focus

82. Paramita of Patience II — Patience Without Focus

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82. Paramita of Patience II — Patience Without Focus

83. Paramita of Diligence

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83. Paramita of Diligence

84. Paramita of Meditative Concentration I — Contemplate the Nature of Change and Impermanence

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84. Paramita of Meditative Concentration I — Contemplate the Nature of Change and Impermanence

85. Paramita of Meditative Concentration II — Contemplate the Faults of Covetousness

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85. Paramita of Meditative Concentration II — Contemplate the Faults of Covetousness

86. Paramita of Meditative Concentration III — Contemplate the Faults of Associating with the Foolish

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86. Paramita of Meditative Concentration III — Contemplate the Faults of Associating with the Foolish

87. Paramita of Meditative Concentration IV — Contemplate the Faults of Distracting Preoccupations

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87. Paramita of Meditative Concentration IV — Contemplate the Faults of Distracting Preoccupations

88. Paramita of Meditative Concentration V — Contemplate the Excellent Qualities of a Secluded Abode

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88. Paramita of Meditative Concentration V — Contemplate the Excellent Qualities of a Secluded Abode

89. Paramita of Meditative Concentration VI — Actual Practice of Meditative Concentration

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89. Paramita of Meditative Concentration VI — Actual Practice of Meditative Concentration

90. Paramita of Wisdom I — The Eight Similes of Illusory Appearances

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90. Paramita of Wisdom I — The Eight Similes of Illusory Appearances

91. Paramita of Wisdom II — Emptiness Being the True Nature of Reality

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91. Paramita of Wisdom II — Emptiness Being the True Nature of Reality

92. Paramita of Wisdom III —Abiding in the State of Madhyamaka Free from All Extremes

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92. Paramita of Wisdom III —Abiding in the State of Madhyamaka Free from All Extremes