Talk 3, Tibetan - English

Topics: Distinguishing the Middle from the Extremes, 5th chapter

The 6 aspects of unsurpassable practice
A. The focus and the accomplishment of the Mahayana is unsurpassable
1. The twelve Aspects
2. The essentials and the function of the paramitas
3. Practice in accord with the Dharma
(a) Shamatha Meditation, (b) Vipashana Meditation,
(a) Undistracted Shamatha which is free from 6 forms of distractions,
(b) Extended explanation of Vipashyana, (1) The letters, (2) The actual meaning, (3) Mental activity, (4) Not projecting, (5) The true character, (6) The Comprehensive character, (7) The pure and Impure, (8) Adventitious, (9) No aversion, (10) No arrogance

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